Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology / Edition 12

by William D. James MD, Dirk Elston MD, Timothy Berger MD, Robert G. Micheletti MD

Overview

One of the premier clinical dermatology references since 1930, this classic text covers clinical presentation and therapy for a full range of common and rare skin diseases. Its concise, clinically focused, user-friendly approach has made it a favorite through nine best-selling editions. The authors, all well-respected clinicians, balance evidence-based treatment guidelines with valuable anecdotal advice validated by many years of clinical experience. Now appearing in full color for the first time, over 1,500 brand-new photographs depict diseases exactly the way they present in real life. And, a new, consistent organization makes information even easier to find than ever before.

• Covers both common and rare skin conditions.
• Balances evidence-based treatment guidelines with advice derived from many years of clinical experience.
• Features the cohesiveness of an authored, not edited text.

• Incorporates all of the very latest dermatologic therapies.
• Offers full-color illustrations throughout.
• Uses a new, consistent format to facilitate reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323319676
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	04/20/2015
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	968
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.10(h) x 2.00(d)

About the Author

After graduating from West Point with a degree in engineering, and Indiana University with an MD, Dr. James trained in dermatology with an icon of the day, Richard Odom. Dr. Odom was the best of a long line of wonderful clinician-educators in military medicine and has remained a model for Dr. James as he has maintained an interest in all aspects of medical dermatology. In 1987, just 6 years after residency, Dr. James was named the Chief of Dermatology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After 8 years at the helm, he moved into a position at a grand institution, the University of Pennsylvania, so that he could mostly teach, care for patients and write. Among his nearly 300 publications are many books, the most significant being Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin (co-authorship of four editions), the Emedicine Dermatology text (founding editor) and the Military Medicine Textbook of Dermatology (editor). He enjoys the beach, exercising, reading and any activity with family and friends.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions with this esteemed text

Editorial Reviews

2016 BMA Awards: Highly Commended, Internal Medicine

"Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, 12th edition is clinicians’ ideal go-to resource for clinical dermatology at every stage of their careers, providing practicing dermatologists and residents with the core information they need." -SirReadaLot.org, July 2015, Issue #195

 

“The book is replete with superb color photographs of diseases. You can almost feel the lesions from the high quality of the photographs. Shaded tables throughout summarize pertinent points…This continues to be an excellent clinical dermatology reference for practicing clinicians. It contains current information and lends itself well to use as a quick, in-depth, look up.”

-Patricia Wong, MD Doody’s Score: 94 / 4 Stars!

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice)
Description: Always one of my favorite dermatology books, this twelfth edition of Andrews' Diseases of the Skin continues to be an excellent resource for clinical dermatologists. This edition includes access to an online version with instructional videos on how to perform various procedures such as biopsies, nerve blocks, laser resurfacing, and skin grafts, with helpful accompanying narration. The previous edition was published 2006.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an up-to-date reference for dermatologists.
Audience: The intended audience is clinical dermatologists. Medical students and dermatology residents would definitely benefit from this book as well.
Features: The most important information on clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up, and treatment for hundreds of different skin disorders is distilled into concise discussions. The book is replete with superb color photographs of diseases. You can almost feel the lesions from the high quality of the photographs. Shaded tables throughout summarize pertinent points.
Assessment: This continues to be an excellent clinical dermatology reference for practicing clinicians. It contains current information and lends itself well to use as a quick, in-depth, look up.

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