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In this latest edition of a reference in the field since 1930, general clinical dermatologists James (U. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine), Berger (U. of California, San Francisco), and Elston (Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA) discuss skin structure and function, clinical signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and pearls of wisdom on treatment options for dermatoses due to physical factors, allergies, vitamin deficiencies, disease, and congenital anomalies. Contributed chapters cover laser and cosmetic surgery. Major changes to the 2006 edition incorporate advances in molecular techniques, technologies, and designer therapeutics; updated references; re-categorization of well-recognized disease states, and the addition of newly-described disease entities; and new color images. Access to the searchable edition of the text plus many additional images is available online. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The 11th Edition of the classic Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, by Drs. William D. James, Timothy G. Berger and Dirk M. Elston, provides the ultimate foundation in dermatology with comprehensive guidance to effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions. These highly respected authors balance evidence-based treatment guidelines with advice from their own clinical experience, offering a practical and realistic medical perspective. Updated throughout with the latest dermatologic findings and a new chapter on cosmetic surgical techniques, this title helps you keep current, improve your skills, and prepare for exams. It also includes online access to the complete text, images, and bonus illustrations making this an indispensable, convenient reference for trainees and practicing dermatologists.Practice with confidence through the valued authorship of seasoned professionals Dr. William D. James, Dr. Timothy G. Berger, and Dr. Dirk M. Elston. Rapidly improve your knowledge of skin conditions through a concise, clinically focused, user-friendly format. Obtain thorough guidance on clinical presentation and therapy for a full range of common and rare skin diseases. Confirm your diagnoses by comparing your clinical findings to more than 1,150 illustrations, 40% of which are brand new. Update your surgical skills with chapters devoted to basic dermatologic, laser, and cosmetic surgery, contributed by Dr. Issac M. Neuhaus. Search the complete contents online, download all the illustrations, and view an additional 400 images, at www.expertconsult.com. In Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, the authors provide practicing dermatologists and residents with the core information needed.
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