Title Manual of dermatologic therapeutics / Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey T.S. Hsu

Edition 7th ed Published Philadelphia, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 384 pages : illustrations (some color)) Series Spiral manual Spiral manual Contents Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Preface -- I. Common Dermatologic Diseases: Diagnosis And Therapy -- 1. Acne -- 2. Alopecia Areata -- 3. Aphthous Stomatitis -- 4. Bacterial Skin Infections -- 5. Bites and Stings (Spiders, Snakes, Insects) -- 6. Burns -- 7. Corns and Calluses -- 8. Dermatitis (eczema) -- Atopic Dermatitis -- Circumscribed Chronic Dermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus) -- Contact Dermatitis -- Hand Dermatitis -- Nummular Dermatitis -- 9. Diaper Rash -- 10. Drug Eruptions, Allergic -- 11. Dry Skin (Chapping, Xerosis) and Ichthyosis Vulgaris -- 12. Erythema Multiforme -- 13. Erythema Nodosum -- 14. Fungal Infections -- Candidiasis -- Dermatophyte Infections -- Tinea Versicolor -- 15. Herpes Simplex -- 16. Herpes Zoster and Varicella -- 17. Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation -- 18. Immunocompromised Patients: HIV- and Non-HIV-Positive -- 19. Infestations: Pediculosis, Scabies, and Ticks -- 20. Intertrigo -- 21. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars -- 22. Keratoses -- 23. Milia -- 24. Molluscum Contagiosum -- 25. Pityriasis Rosacea -- 26. Pruritus -- 27. Psoriasis -- 28. Rosacea and Perioral (Periorificial) Dermatitis -- 29. Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff -- 30. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) -- Genital Ulcer Diseases -- Urethritis, Cervicitis, and/or Vaginitis -- Infestations -- Other Viral Infections -- Other Diseases -- 31. Skin Cancer -- 32. Skin Tags -- 33. Sun Reactions and Sun Protection -- 34. Urticaria -- 35. Vascular Neoplasms and Malformations -- 36. Warts -- Ii. Procedures And Techniques -- 37. Operative Procedures -- Biopsy -- Curettage -- Electrosurgery -- Cryosurgery -- 38. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques -- Cytologic Smears -- Fungal Scraping and Culture -- Wood's Light Examination -- Patch Testing -- Ultraviolet Light Therapy -- Iii. Treatment Principles And Formulary -- 39. Treatment Principles -- Dermatologic Prescriptions and Drug Costs -- Types of Topical Medications -- Amount to Dispense -- General Principles of Normal Skin Care -- 40. Formulary -- Acne Preparations -- Anesthetics for Topical Administration -- Local Anesthetics -- Antihistamines -- Antiinfective Agents -- Antibacterial and Antiseptic Agents, Topical -- Antifungal Agents -- Antiviral Agents -- Scabicides and Pediculicides -- Miscellaneous Agents -- Antiinflammatory Agents -- Topical and Intralesional Corticosteroids -- Systemic Corticosteroids -- Antiperspirants and Medications Used in the -- Treatment of Hyperhidrosis -- Antipruritic and External Analgesic Agents -- Cleansing Agents -- Cosmetics and Covering Agents -- Depilatories and Removal of Excessive Hair -- Dermatologic Topical Preparations and Vehicles -- Insect Repellents -- Keratolytic, Cytotoxic, and Destructive Agents -- Pigmenting and Depigmenting Agents, Sunscreens -- Wet Dressings, Baths, Astringents -- Wound Dressings Summary Provides a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. The book concisely but thoroughly outlines the pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical findings, assessment, and therapy of each disease and offers detailed guidelines for choosing among therapeutic options. Also included are step-by-step instructions for operative procedures and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. A complete and up-to-date formulary provides information on medications and other products used in dermatology, including pharmacology and dosage. A color atlas section adds to the usefulness of this classic therapeutic text Notes Title from banner (Ovid website, viewed August 23, 2007) Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Dermatology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Skin Diseases -- therapy Skin Diseases -- diagnosis Skin Diseases -- physiopathology Dermatology. Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment. Genre/Form manuals (instructional materials) handbooks. Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels. Form Electronic book Author Hsu, Jeffrey T. S Ovid Technologies, Inc ISBN 9780781760584 0781760585

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