The Clinician's Guide to Dermatologic Differential Diagnosis

Over a decade has passed since the original edition of The Clinician's Guide to Dermatologic Differential Diagnosis first came out. This massive two volume, second edition undertaking features over 4,000 new photographs of rare and puzzingly symptoms, 98 new chapters, and presents a complete update on all references and new findings since the original publication. 

This two volume set is designed to assist in the diagnosis of skin disease by presenting a unique and comprehensive approach to differential diagnosis. Organized alphabetically by physical finding each book in the set is meticulously put together for utility and usability. Volume 1 features a comprehensive list of the variety of physical findings a patient might have. It is the text of the work. Volume 2 serves as the atlas with which to cross reference a physical finding. It includes over 10,000 patient photos and strives to feature the rarer, more difficult to encounter pictures to arm the reader with knowledge beyond the basic. 

Created purely with the reader in mind, The Clinician's Guide to Dermatologic Differential Diagnosis, 2nd Edition strives to enhance the learning and teaching of differential diagnosis within dermatology. These texts are for the patient that defies diagnosis, going through checklists of diseases ensures that no clue is missed in aiding the patient. The sincere hope is that these companion volumes will be helpful in all clinical setting from medical clinic and other specialty clinics to the Dermatology clinic, from medical students to attendings, and from the nurses to the physicians assistants, whether in the academic setting or in the community environment anywhere in the world. 

Table of Contents:

Volume 1: The Text

Abdominal Pain, Cutaneous Manifestations 
Abscess (Sterile and Non-Sterile)
Acanthosis Nigricans-Like Lesions
Acidosis and Rash in the Newborn
Acneiform Eruptions
Acral Cyanosis
Acral Erythema
Acral Erythema and Scale With or Without Linear Cutoff Acral Papules and Nodules; Knuckle Papules; Papules, Digital
Acrochordons (Skin Tags)
Acromegalic Features
Acro-osteolysis
Adrenal Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Ainhum
Alopecia
Alopecia and Structural Abnormalities of the Nose and Hands
Alopecia, Eyebrows
Alopecia in Neonates, Infants, and Toddlers
Alveolar Hemorrhage
Angioedema
Angiokeratoma Corporis Diffusum
Annular Lesions of Penis with Surface Changes 
Annular Lesions with Surface Changes
Annular Lesions Without Surface Changes
Annular Scars
Aortic Disease in the Young
Aphthous Stomatitis
Arthritis and Rash (Polyarthritis and Monoarthritis)
Aseptic Meningitis, Cutaneous Manifestations
Atrichia and Nail Abnormalities
Atrophic Glossitis
Atrophic Lesions
Autoinflammatory Diseases
Bariatric Surgery, Cutaneous Signs of Nutrient Deficiency
Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndromes
Bioweapons
Black Dermatologic Entities
Black Oral Lesions
Blaschko-esque Entities
Blindness, Cutaneous Manifestations 
Blue Lunulae 
Blue Sclerae
Blue Spots
Blueberry Muffin Lesions, Neonate Breast Asymmetry
Breast Cancer, Cutaneous Manifestations
Breast Hypertrophy (Gynecomastia) and Breast Masses Breast Lesions
Buffalo Hump (Cervicodorsal Lipodystrophy)
Bullae and/or Vesicles Bullae, Hemorrhagic
Bullae, Hemorrhagic, Septic
Bullae in the Neonate Bullae in Infants and Children
Bullae of the Fingers or Toes
Bullae, Transient, in Infants Burning Tongue
Butterfly Rash
Café Au Lait Macules (CALMs), Associations Cardiac and/or Cardiovascular Disease and Skin Lesions
CDKN2a with p14 LOSS
Cellulitis in the Immunocompromised Host Cellulitis, Infections in the Immunocompetent Host
Cellulitis (Pseudocellulitis), Non-infectious Etiologies
Cerebriform Lesions
Chalky Material Extruded From Lesions
Cheilitis (Crusted Lips)
Chemotherapy, Cutaneous Manifestations
Chest Wall Tumors
Cleft Lip and/or Palate (Associated Skin Disorders)
Coarse Facies and Coarse Facial Skin
Cobblestone Appearance of Skin
Cobblestone Appearance of the Oral Mucosa
Cocaine Use, Cutaneous Manifestations 
Concentric Lesions
Conjunctival Lesions, Pigmented
Craniosynostosis
Cutaneous Horns
Cutis Laxa-like Appearance
Cutis Verticis Gyrata
Cysts With or Without Drainage
Deafness or Hearing Impairment, Cutaneous Manifestations
Dermatitis (Spongiotic), Differential Diagnosis
Dermatitis, Facial, Pediatric
Dermatitis, Periorbital
Dermatitis, Periorificial
Dermatographism
Desmoplakin Mutations
Diabetes Mellitus, Cutaneous Manifestations
Diarrhea, Cutaneous Manifestations 
Dimples
Doughy Skin
Drug Abuse, Cutaneous Manifestations
Dyschromatosis (Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation)
Dyshidrosis
Ear Lesions
Ear, Hard (Petrified Auricles)
Ears, Red
Edema
Edema, Hands
Edema, Head Edema, Legs
Erosions (Superficial Ulcers)
Erythroderma (Exfoliative Erythroderma) Erythrodermic Infant
Eschars
Esophageal and Cutaneous Disease Exanthem
Exfoliation (Desquamation)
Eyelid Lesions Eyes, Red and Rash
Facial Asymmetry
Facial Dermatitis, Scaly Facial Edema
Facial Papules and Plaques
Facial Papules   Facial Plaques, Scarring and Non-scarring
Facial Scars
Facial Ulcers Facies
Fetal Akinesia Deformation Sequence
Fever and Rash, Noninfectious Fever, Arthritis, and Exanthem
Fibromatoses in Children
Fibrous Tumors, Differential Diagnosis Figurate Erythemas
Fingertip Lesions
Fingertip Necrosis Fingertip Ulcers
Flushing Disorders
Follicular Plugging Foot Ulcers
Freckling of Hands
Gastrointestinal Cancer and Skin Lesions Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Skin Lesions
Gastrointestinal Polyposis and Skin
Gingival Hyperplasia Gingivitis
Glomerulonephritis, Cutaneous Manifestations
Granulomas   Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Cutaneous Manifestations
Green Pigmentation
Hair Abnormalities Hair Breakage
Hair Shaft Nodules or Nits (Particulate Matter)
Hair, Premature Graying Heart Block and Rash
Heart Failure, Cutaneous Manifestations 
Heliotrope Hematologic Malignancies, Cutaneous Signs
Hemihypertrophy (Asymmetric Overgrowth Syndromes)
Herpetiform Lesions Heterochromia Iridum (Iridis)
Hoarseness, Cutaneous Manifestations
Human Papilloma Virus-Associated Immunodeficiency Syndromes Hyperhidrosis
Hyperkeratotic Lesions
Hyperkeratotic Lesions of Feet Hyperkeratotic Lesions of Hands
Hyperkeratotic Lesions of the Nipples
Hyperpigmentation in Blaschko's Lines Hyperpigmentation, Diffuse
Hyperpigmentation, Facial 
Hyperpigmentation, Flagellate Hyperpigmentation, Paronychial
Hyperpigmentation, Patchy
Hyperpigmentation, Segmental or Zosteriform Hyperpigmented Lesions, Discrete Annular
Hypertrichosis, Generalized
Hypertrichosis, Localized Hypohidrosis (Anhidrosis)
Hypopigmented Patches or Plaques
Hypoplasia of Distal Phalanges Hypotrichosis With Growth and Mental Retardation
Ichthyosiform Eruptions
Immune Deficiency Syndromes with Bacterial Infections Inguinal Lymphadenitis and Rash
Intertrigo, Including Diaper Dermatitis
Iris Lesions, Pigmented Islands of Sparing
Kaposi's Sarcoma, Differential Diagnosis
Kinky Hair Knuckle Papules
Knuckles, Pebbly, With Scarring
Lacrimal Gland, Enlarged Lentigines
Leonine Facies
Leukoderma, Guttate Leukonychia
Leukoplakia
Linear Erythronychia Linear Hypopigmentation
Linear Lesions
Linear Lesions Following Veins Lip Lesions, Pigmented
Lip Papules
Lip Pits Lips, Swollen
Lipoma Syndromes
Lithium, Cutaneous Side Effects Livedo Reticularis With or Without Necrosis
Liver Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations and Hepatic Abnormalities of Skin Disease
Lymphadenopathy for the Dermatologist
Macrocephaly
Macrodactyly  (Enlarged Digit)
Malodorous Skin Conditions
Marfanoid Features
Masses of the Head and Neck
Melanoma, Clinical Simulators
Melanonychia
Microcephaly
Micronychia and Anonychia
Midline Facial Nodules of Children
Midline Nasal Masses
Milia or Milia-Like Lesions (Fine White Papules)
Monoclonal Gammopathy, Cutaneous Manifestations
Mucinoses
Mucocutaneous Candidiasis Syndromes
Muscle Weakness and Rash
Myocarditis, Cutaneous Manifestations
Nail Abnormalities
Nasal Infiltration or Enlargement
Nasal Septal Ulceration/Perforations (Rhinophagic Ulceration)
Neck Lesions
Neck Papules
Necrosis
Neural Tube Dysraphism Nevi, Associated Syndromes 
Nipple Dermatitis
Nipple Lesions No Fingerprint Syndromes (Adermatoglyphia, Absent Dermatoglyphics)
Nodules, Congenital
Nodules, Foot Nodules, Juxta-Articular
Nodules, Knee
Nodules, Multilobulated Nodules, Multiple, Subcutaneous
Nodule, Red, Face
Nodule, Red, Hand Nodule, Red, Extremities
Nodules, Red or Violaceous, Vascular Appearance
Nodules, Skin Colored Nodules, Ulcerated
Nodules, Unspecified Location
Normal Skin (Barely Perceptible Lesions) Obesity Syndromes/Protuberant Abdomen
Onycholysis
Oral Mucosa, Blue Pigmentation Oral Mucosa, Cysts
Oral Mucosa, Hyperpigmentation
Oral Mucosa, Nodules Oral Mucosa, Ulceration
Oral Mucosa, Verrucous and Vegetating Lesions
Osteoma Cutis Overgrowth Syndromes
P63-Associated Disorders
Painful Tumors Palatal Necrosis (Necrotic Ulcers of the Palate)
Palmar and/or Plantar Erythema
Palmar and/or Plantar Nodules Palmar Pits and Punctate Keratoses/Dyshidrosis-like Lesions
Palmoplantar Keratodermas
Palmoplantar Keratodermas With Atrichia or Hypotrichosis Papules, Crusted
Papules, Digital
Papules, Dirty Brown Papules, Distal Digital, White
Papules, Facial, Solitary
Papules, Flat-Topped Papules, Follicular (Folliculocentric, Including Folliculitis)
Papules, Hyperkeratotic
Papules and Nodules, Hyperpigmented (With or Without Hyperkeratosis) Papules, Hyperpigmented With Hypertrichosis
Papules of the Nose
Papules, Periorbital
Papules, Red
Papules, Skin Colored
Papules, Unspecified
Papulosquamous Eruptions
Paraneoplastic Dermatoses
Paraproteinemias, Cutaneous Manifestations
Parathyroid Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Paronychia
Parotid Gland Enlargement
Particulate Matter/Exfoliation
Pedunculated (Polypoid) Lesions
Penile Edema, Acute and Chronic 
Penile Lesions
Penile Ulcers
Perianal Dermatitis and Hypertrophic Plaques
Perianal Ulcers, Single or Multiple
Periorbital Edema/Erythema (Dermatitis)
Periorbital Facial Nodules, Pediatric
Periostitis
Peripheral Eosinophilia
Peripheral Neuropathy, Cutaneous Manifestations
Phakomatoses
Pharyngitis
Photoeruption and Seborrheic Dermatitis-Like Eruption
Pigmentary Retinopathy or Cone-Rod Dystrophy with Dermatologic Manifestations
Pituitary Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Pityriasis Rosea-Like Eruptions
Plantar Erythema
Pneumonia and Pneumonia-associated Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Poikilodermas of Adulthood
Poikilodermas of Childhood 
Poliosis, Localized or Generalized (Canites)
Polydactyly (PPD, PAP, and Complex Types)
Pore
Port Wine Stain
Preauricular Sinuses (Ear Pits)
Pregnancy, Cutaneous Manifestations
Premature Aging Syndromes (Progeroid Syndromes)
Primary Immunodeficiency and Granuloma Formation
Proptosis
Pruritic Tumors
Pruritus, Anal
Pruritus, Erythematous Papules
Pruritus, Generalized, Without Primary Skin Lesions
Pruritus, Vulvar
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-Like Lesions
Psoriasiform Dermatitis
Psoriasiform Plaque, Focal or Solitary
Pterygium (Webbing)
Pterygium of the Nail
Puberty, Delayed (Hypogonadism)
Puberty, Premature
Pulmonary Disease Associated with Skin Disease
Pulsatile Papules
Punctate and Reticulate Hyperpigmentation
Purpura
Purpura, Neonatal
Purpuric Rash and Fever
Pustular and Vesiculopustular Eruptions in the Newborn
Pustules and Pustular Eruptions of the Palms and Soles
Pustules and Pustular Eruptions
Red Chest
Red Elbow
Red Face
Red Feet
Red Nose Red Patch
Red Plaque
Red Scrotum Redundant Skin
Renal Failure, Cutaneous Manifestations
Renal Tumors Reticulated Eruptions
Reticulated Hyperpigmentation
Rhinophymatous Eruptions Rippling of Skin
Rosette Lesions
Saddle Nose Deformity Scalp Cysts
Scalp Dermatitis
Scalp Nodules Scalp Poliosis
Scalp, Red Plaques
Scarring of Neck Scars, Lesions in a Scar
Sclerodermoid Changes
Scrotal Nodules With Erosions  Scrotal Papules and Nodules
Scrotal Ulcerations
Serpiginous Lesions Short Stature
Sickle Cell Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Sinus Tracts (Pre-auricular Pits) Spiky Skin
Spinal Dysraphism (Cutaneous Stigmata)
Splinter Hemorrhages Sporotrichoid Lesions
Spotty Pigmentation of the Face
Striae Distensae (Stretch Marks)  Stroke Syndromes, Cutaneous Manifestations
Swollen Calf
Syndactyly Synophrys
Tails
Tall Stature Syndromes Target Lesions
Tattoos, Palpable/Lesions in a Tattoo
Teeth, Abnormalities Telangiectasias
Testicular Enlargement
Thumbs Thyroid Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Tongue, Enlarged (Macroglossia)
Tongue, Hyperpigmentation Tongue, Multilobulated
Tongue Necrosis (Lingual Necrosis)
Tongue, Red Tongue, Scrotal (Plicated Tongue, Fissured Tongue)
Tongue, Solitary Nodules
Tongue, Ulcers Trichomegaly
Tropical Fever and Rash
Tumors, Giant Ulcers
Ulcers, Leg
Ulcers, Leg, In a Young Patient Umbilical Lesions
Umbilical Nodules
Umbilicated Lesions Unilateral Foot Edema
Urticaria and Urticaria-Like Lesions
Uveitis, Cutaneous Manifestations Uvula, Enlarged
Valvular Disease, Cutaneous Manifestations
Vasculitis, Granulomatous Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic
Vasculitis, Thrombotic
Vasculitis, Types Vegetative Lesions
Verrucous Lesions of the Legs
Verrucous Lesions, Periungual Verrucous Plaques
Vulva, Hypertrophic Lesions and Edematous Lesions
Vulvar Edema Vulvar Erythema With or Without Pruritus
Vulvar Papules and Nodules
Vulvar Ulcers White Feet
White Macules
White Papules, Nodules, and Plaques  Woolly Hair
Xanthomatous Lesions
Xerosis, Associations and Causes Yellow Nails
Yellow or Skin-Colored Papules of the Neck
Yellow Papules and Plaques Yellow Plaques
Yellow Skin (Xanthoderma)
Zebra Stripes  Zosteriform Lesions/Segmental Disorders

 

Volume 2: The Atlas 

Abscess
Acanthosis Nigricans-like Lesions
Acneiform Lesions
Acral Bullae
Acral Cyanosis
Acral Erythema
Acral Erythema and Scale Acral Necrosis
Acral Nodules Acral Papules
Acral Papules and Nodules Acral Pits
Acromegalic Features Ainhum
Alopecia Alopecia of the Eyebrows
Angloedema Annular Lesions of the Penis
Annular Lesions with Scars Annular Lesions with Surface Change
Annular Lesions without Surface Change Aphthae
Arthritis and Rash Atrophic Glossitis
Atrophy Black Lesions
Blaschko-esque Entities Blue Spots
Blueberry Muffin Lesions, Neonate Breast Asymmetry
Breast Lesions Bullae
Bullae in Children Bullae in Children, Acral
Bullae, Fingers and Toes Bullae, Giant
Bullae, Hemorrhagic Bullae, Hemorrhagic, Septic
Bullae, Neonatal Butterfly Rash
Café au Lait Macules, Associations Cellulitis-like Lesions
Cerebriform Lesions Cheilitis, Including Swollen Lips
Clitoromegaly Clubbing
Cobblestoned Oral Mucosa Cobblestoned Skin
Cocaine Abuse Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Concentric Lesions Conjunctivae, Hyperpigmented
Conjunctivae, Red Covid-19 Rashes
Crix Belly Cushingoid Appearance
Cutaneous Horn Cutis Laxa-like Appearance
Cysts Dermatitis
Dermatitis of Hands or Feet Dermatitis of the Palms
Dermatitis, Facial, Adult Dermatitis, Facial, Pediatric
Dermatitis, Fingertips Dermatitis, Perianal
Dermatitis, Periorificial, Adult Dermatitis, Periorificial, Pediatric
Desquamatian (Exfolliation) Dimples
Dyschromatosis Dyshidrosifrom Lesions
Ear Lesions Ear, Hard
Ear, Red Ear, Swollen
Edema Edema of Fingers or Toes
Edema of the Foot Edema of the Hands
Edema of the Legs Elbow Plaques
Enanthem Erosions
Erythroderma Erythroderma in Infancy
Eschar Exanthem
Exophthalmos Eyelid Lesions
Eyes, Red Facial Asymmetry
Facial Edema Facial Papules
Facial Papules and Plaques Facial Plaques
Facial Scars Facial Ulcer
Facies Fever and Rash
Filiform Lesions Fingertip Lesions
Fingertip or Toetip Necrosis Fingertip or Toetip Ulcer
Fissures Flagellate
Flushing Foot Ulcers
Gingival Hyperplasia Gingivitis
Green Skin Hair Nodules (Particulate Matter)
Hair, Unruly Hemihypertrophy
Herpetiform Lesions Hyperelastic Skin
Hyperkeratotic Lesions Hyperkeratotic Lesions of Feet
Hyperkeratotic Lesions of Hands Hyperpigmentation, Discrete, Annular
Hyperpigmentation, Generalized Hyperpigmentation, Patchy
Hyperpigmented Plaques Hypertrichosis, Generalized
Hypertrichosis, Localized Hypopigmented Papules
Hypopigmented Patches Ichthyosiform Eruptions
Intertrigo Iris Lesions, Pigmented
Islands of Sparing Knee Lesions
Knuckle Papules Koilonychia
Lacrimal Gland Enlargement Lentigines
Leonine Facies Leukonychia
Leukoplakia Linear Lesions
Linear Lesions Over Veins or Lymphatics Lip Lesions
Lip Papules Lip Pigmentation
Lip Ulcer Livedo Reticularis With or Without Necrosis
Lymphadenopathy Macrocephaly
Macrodactyly Macromano
Marfanoid Features Melanoma Mimickers
Melanonychia Micronychia and Anonychia
Milia Mountain Range Lesions
Nails Nails, Hyperkeratotic
Nasal Destruction, Septal Perforation, or Ulcer Nasal Infiltration and/or Enlargement
Neck Lesions Neck Papules
Necrosis Nevi
Nipple Dermatitis Nipple Lesions
Nodules of the Elbows Nodules of the Foot
Nodules of the Hands Nodules of the Knee
Nodules, Juxta-articular Nodules, Multilobulated
Nodules, Multiple Subcutaneous Nodules, Purple Plum
Nodules, Red Nodules Red, of the Extremities
Nodules, Red, of the Face Nodules Red, of the Hand
Nodules, Skin Colored Nodules, Ulcerated
Nodules, Vascular Appearance Normal Skin (Barely Perceptible Lesions)
Onycholysis Oral Mucosa, Red Plaques
Oral Mucosa, Ulceration Oral Mucosal Pigmentation
Oral Nodules Oral Vegetative Lesions
Palmar and/or Plantar Pits and Punctate Keratoses Palmar Erythema
Palmoplantar Keratoderma Papules and Nodules, Hyperpigmented
Papules, Crusted Papules, Dirty Brown
Papules, Flat-topped Papules, Follicular
Papules, Hyperkeratotic Papules, Red
Papulosquamous Eruptions Papulovesicles
Paraneoplastic Disorders Paronychia
Parotid Gland Enlargement Particulate Matter
Peau d’Orange Pebbly Skin
Pedunculated Lesions Penile Lesions
Penile Ulcers Perianal Ulcers, Single or Multiple
Perianal Dermatitis Perianal Nodules
Periarticular Erythema Perifollicular Erythema
Periorbital Edema, Erythema Periorbital Papules
Photodermatitis-Seborrheic Dermatitis Pityriasis Rosea-like
Plantar Nodules Poikilodermas, Childhood and Adulthood
Pore Pruritus Without Rash
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-like Changes Psoriasifrom Dermatitis
Psoriasiform Plaque, Solitary or Localized Pterygium of the Nails
Pterygium Unguis Inversum Purpura
Purpura in the Neonate Purpura of the Face
Purpura with Fever Pustular Eruptions
Pustular Eruptions of Infancy Pustular Eruptions of the Face
Pustular Eruptions of the Neonate Pustular Eruptions of the Palms and Soles
Red Elbow Red Face
Red Feet Red Hand
Red Knee Red Leg
Red Lunula Red Nose
Red Patch Red Plaque
Red Scrotum Redundant Skin
Reticulated Reticulated Hyperpigmentation
Rosette Lesions Scalp Dermatitis
Scalp Nodules Scalp Ulcers
Scalp, Red Plaques Scars, Lesions in Scars
Sclerodermoid Changes Scrotal Edema
Scrotal Papules and Nodules Scrotal Ulcers
Serpiginous Lesions Short Stature
Sinus Tracts Sporotrichoid Pattern
Stellate Lesions Strange But True
Striae Syndactyly
Targetoid Lesions Tattoos
Tattoos, Concentration Camp Teeth, Abnormalities
Telangiectasias Tongue Hyperpigmentation
Tongue Lesions Tongue Papules
Tongue Ulcers Tongue, Enlarged (Macroglossia)
Tongue, Multilobulated Tongue, Red
Trichomegaly Tumors, Giant
Ulcers Ulcers of the Foot
Ulcers of the Hand Ulcers of the Leg
Umbilical Lesions Umbilicated Lesions
Urticaria and Urticarial-like Lesions
Uvula
Vegetative Plaques
Verrucous Plaques
Vulvar Edema
Vulvar Erythema Vulvar Hyperpigmentation
Vulvar Hypertrophic Plaques Vulvar Papules and Nodules
Vulvar Ulcers Wallace’s Line
White Macules or Patches White Papules, Nodules, or Plaques
Xerosis Yellow Papules and Nodules
Yellow Skin Zebra Stripes
Zosteriform Eruptions