Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 4 Volume Set - 8th Edition
Edited by Burns, Breathnach, Cox, and Griffiths

The late Arthur Rook established the Textbook of Dermatology as the most comprehensive work of reference available to the dermatologist. Covering all aspects of skin disease from basic science through pathology and epidemiology to clinical practice, the text is recognized for its unparalleled coverage of diagnosis.

Hailed by reviewers as “a thorough, modern masterpiece” and “the best textbook of dermatology in the world,” and trusted by dermatologists around the world for accurate and comprehensive coverage, this clinical classic is the definitive source of information for all dermatologists. The new edition of this venerable classic extends the standard of excellence to include:

•  All-new coverage of cosmetic dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases
• More material on evidence-based dermatology
• Increased coverage of dermoscopy
• More emphasis on therapeutics throughout the set
• More contributions from a greater variety of international experts
• New page design with larger illustrations for more immediate recognition

 The 8th Edition marks the debut of the online edition of Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, allowing users the fastest possible access to the full range of knowledge on all known dermatological conditions. With fully searchable text and a fully searchable bank of more than 3,300 downloadable images, this online version puts specific information at your fingertips - when and where you need it - and is free with purchase of the four-volume set. The person-specific access code travels with you, not your computer, so you can check with Rook from any location.

With the online version, you can:

• Search across all four volumes simultaneously
• Search all images separately
• Download images into presentations
• Link directly to references via a range of sources

Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, in print and now online, provides a reliable, constant companion for all dermatologists.

Hardcover - Published APRIL 2010 - 5,024 pages

Dermatopathology: Requisites in Dermatology
by Elston, Ferringer, Ko, Peckham, High, and DiCaudo

This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in dermatopathology. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification, or practice. An extremely user-friendly full-color format, replete with full-color clinical photographs and other pertinent illustrations, makes it easy to locate and read up on any topic. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and more.

Features:

• Expert discussions and abundant full-color photomicrographs guide you through the diagnosis of the most important and common dermatologic pathology findings seen in practice.
• A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about each topic.
• Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways" in each chapter.
• Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic decision making.
• The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room.
• Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials.

Textbook - Published 2008 - 372 pages

Dermatologic Surgery: Requisites in Dermatology
by Vidimos, Ammirati, and Poblete-Lopez

This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in dermatologic surgery. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification, or practice. An extremely user-friendly full-color format, replete with full-color clinical photographs and other pertinent illustrations, makes it easy to locate and read up on any topic. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and more.

Features:

• Expert discussions guide you through the diagnosis and indications for operative treatment, then give clear guidance on performing the most important and commonly used techniques.
• Full-color photographs depict significant details of clinical presentation, operative technique, and postoperative outcome.
• A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about any topic.
• Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways" in each chapter.
• Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic and therapeutic decision making.
• The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room.
• Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials.

Textbook - Published 2008 - 264 pages

General Dermatology: Requisites in Dermatology
by Schwarzenberger, Werchniak, and Ko

This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in general dermatology. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification, or practice. An extremely user-friendly full-color format, replete with full-color clinical photographs and other pertinent illustrations, makes it easy to locate and read up on any topic. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and more.

Features:

• Expert discussions and abundant full-color photographs guide you through the diagnosis and management of the most important and commonly seen skin conditions.
• A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about any topic.
• Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways" in each chapter.
• Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic and therapeutic decision making.
• The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room.
• Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials.

Textbook - Published 2008 - 444 pages

Pediatric Dermatology: Requisites in Dermatology
by Pride, Yan, and Zaenglein

This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in pediatric dermatology. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification, or practice. An extremely user-friendly full-color format, replete with full-color clinical photographs and other pertinent illustrations, makes it easy to locate and read up on any topic. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and more.

Features:

• Expert discussions and abundant full-color photographs guide you through the diagnosis and management of all of the most important and commonly seen pediatric skin conditions.
• Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials.
• A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about any topic.
• Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways" in each chapter.
• Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic and therapeutic decision making.
• The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room

Textbook - Published 2008 - 228 pages

Life-threatening Dermatoses and Emergencies in Dermatology
by Revuz, Roujeau, and Kerdel

Since extensive dermatoses can be life threatening, it is important to recognize and treat skin emergencies rapidly. This book covers all cutaneous emergencies and life threatening dermatoses, as well as true and false emergencies in the dermatologic office. It provides treatment advice for the management of major life threatening dermatoses, such as severe infections, severe drug eruptions and bullous diseases. In addition, it describes the manifestations in acutely ill patients in the ICU, as well as severe cutaneous manifestations occurring during pregnancy, after sun exposure, in cold weather, as a result of extreme poverty, and in other situations. With diagnostic clues, reader-friendly charts and clinical photographs, this clinical guide will not only benefit the hospital-based dermatologist, but will also be a helpful guide for non-dermatologists, such as ER and ICU physicians.

Hardcover - Published 2009

Evidence-based Dermatology, Second Edition is a unique book in the field of clinical dermatology. Written and edited by some of the world’s leading experts in evidence-based dermatology, it takes a highly evidence-based approach to the treatment of all major and many of the less common skin conditions.

The toolbox at the beginning of the book explaining how to critically appraise different studies, along with the comprehensive reviewing and appraisal of evidence in the clinical chapters makes this book distinctive in its field as do the treatment recommendations which are based on the discussion of the best available evidence using a question-driven approach and a common structure on dealing with efficacy, drawbacks and implications for clinical practice.

Hardcover - Published 2008 - 744 pages

World-renowned experts in the field guide you through the potential intra- and post-operative risks associated with the dermatologic surgeries you perform every day. You’ll find cutting-edge knowledge on how to avoid and manage complications resulting from laser surgery, photodynamic therapy, hair transplantation, chemical peeling, dermabrasion, leg vein treatments, temporary fillers, permanent fillers, botulinum toxin, liposuction, blepharoplasty, facelifts and ancillary facial cosmetic surgery procedures, skin cancer surgery/Mohs’ micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, nail surgery, and contact dermatitis in dermatologic surgery. The preparation of the patient, psychosocial issues, and anesthesia complications for all procedures are also covered.

• World-renowned experts guide you through the potential intra- and post-operative complications, preventive measures, and treatment options relating to dermatologic surgery.

• Comprehensive coverage of the most common dermatologic surgical procedures, including cosmetic, general, and cutaneous oncology surgeries, helps you assess the risks associated with a particular surgery and determine which option is best for your patient.

• Detailed evaluations of treatment options and plans equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently manage any complication.

• The bonus CD-ROM contains all the book’s illustrations for on-the-go reference.

Softcover - Published 2008 - 368 pages

ABC of Dermatology, 5th Edition
by Buxton, and Morris-Jones

With over 250 full colour illustrations the new 5th edition of the bestselling ABC of Dermatology covers the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions for the non-dermatologist. It sets out the main types of clinical change that occur in and on the skin, and relates this to specific skin conditions and underlying pathological changes. It then summarises the relevant pathological processes, diagnostic features and learning points. The types of treatment are clearly differentiated - between those suitable for the patient to obtain ‘off the shelf’, on prescription, and in specialist units.

The ABC of Dermatology provides the core knowledge of diagnosis and therapy of common conditions and the general principles of skin condition management. Including new chapters on drug rashes, connective tissue disease, skin tumours, practical procedures, laser treatments and a practical guide to dressings and bandages, this highly illustrated ABC is the perfect learning partner for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors, medical students and primary care nurses.

Softcover - Published 2009 - 224 pages

Comprehensive and heavily illustrated, this is a unique reference for anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases in infants and newborns. In addition to over 500 superb photographs of normal and abnormal skin conditions, this latest edition also includes new algorithms, new tables, and new care plans.

• Simple to use text and tables for reference during daily practice

• Comprehensive information on infant skin care and toxicology

• Differential diagnosis aided by lists, text and images

• Assists with work-up and management of common and rare conditions

Softcover - Published 2008 - 576 pages

This best selling text has been completely revised and refreshed in the fourth edition. The authors aim to enthuse family doctors (for whom they are primarily writing) to enjoy the challenge of diagnosing and treating skin conditions.

Clinical Dermatology contains over 500 high quality pictures and diagrams matched with many colourful phrases to illustrate and entertain as it teaches. It has established a reputation as a ‘way of learning’ and as a cogent overview of the subject for the aspiring specialist. Readers are guided through the maze that too often lies between the presenting skin complaint and its final diagnosis and treatment. The authors have created an easily read text with enough detail to clarify the subject but not enough to obscure it.

This fourth edition contains new chapters on racially pigmented skin, dermatology of different age groups and cosmetic dermatology. Relevant internet sites are now clearly highlighted at the end of each chapter and the comprehensive formulary has been updated.

Softcover - Published 2008 - 440 pages

Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology with CD-ROM, 3e
by Black, Ambros-Rudolph, Edwards, and Lynch

Completely updated throughout-and still the only reference of its kind-the new edition of this well-respected resource offers you a practical guide for the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a full range of common and uncommon obstetric and gynecologic skin disorders. Expanded coverage-including chapters on vulval vaginal disease help you meet more clinical challenges, while more than 460 illustrations emphasize pathologic and clinical appearances of dermatologic problems, providing essential visual guidance for the most informed diagnoses. Enhanced basic dermatologic information, such as general introductions to treatment, treatment options, and rashes, makes this an excellent guide for dermatologist and non-dermatologists, as well as obstetricians and gynecologists. A CD-ROM-new to this edition-provides convenient access to all of the book's images for your personal use.

Features:

• Features the contributions of a team of international experts who provide a global perspective on today's best practices.
• Provides exceptional visual guidance of both obstetric and gynecologic dermatoses, making this a convenient one-stop consultation reference.
• Includes more than 460 illustrations that clarify the key features of diseases and provide a greater "true-life" practice perspective for making accurate diagnoses.
• Covers a full spectrum of conditions, including vulvar dermatoses, dermatoses of pregnancy, effect of pregnancy on other skin disorders, and more, to help you meet a full range of clinical challenges for diverse patient populations.

Textbook - Published 2008 - 424 pages

This definitive reference provides easy access to essential and authoritative clinical guidance on the full range of dermatologic entities encountered in today's practice. It delivers more comprehensive coverage of clinical adult and pediatric dermatology, drug therapy, dermatologic surgery, and pathology than you will find in any other single text. Thousands of helpful illustrations equip you with the visual guidance you need to arrive at confident diagnoses.

• Discusses pathologic entities in proportion to their incidence, enabling you to focus on the likeliest diagnoses for a given set of symptoms.

• Includes only the "need-to-know" basic science information and key references, so you have just the right amount of detail on every subject.

• Presents hundreds of full-color photographs depicting every type of skin disorder, along with a wealth of diagrams that clarify complex concepts and numerous algorithms that expedite decision making.

Hardcover - Published 2007 - 2,432 pages

The demand for outpatient cutaneous surgery procedures has increased at a rapid rate over the last several decades. Cosmetic, oncology, and reconstructive procedures are being performed by primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in different disciplines such as dermatology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. As the number of cutaneous surgery procedures rises, so will the rate of complications, which are inevitable and occur even with the most skilled, careful, and meticulous surgeons.

In the practice of medicine, we often learn more from our complications than our triumphs. The authors of each chapter of Complications in Cutaneous Surgery were recruited to contribute based on their experience and respective areas of expertise. As of this writing, no other book specifically addresses complications in cutaneous surgery. The goal of this volume is to provide a comprehensive text that will enable the practicing physician to formulate a preoperative strategy to not only prevent complications before they occur but also to properly diagnose and manage complications when they arise, allowing the physician to provide optimal care to the patient.

Contents:

Section I: Acute Surgical Complication. Preoperative Evaluation. Acute Emergencies. Nerve Injury. Hemorrhagic Complications. Wound Infection. Dehiscence. Necrosis.
Section II: Chronic Surgical Complications. Hypertrophic Scars And Keloids. Free Margin Distortion. Scar Revision And Camouflage. Miscellaneous Surgical Complications. Psychological Complications.
Section III: Complications of Cosmetic Procedures.- Ablative and Nonablative Lasers. Vascular, Pigment, and Hair Removal Lasers. Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels. Liposuction. Filler Substances. Botulinum Toxin. Sclerotherapy.

Hardcover - Published 2008 - 246 pages

The goal of this volume is to comprehensively cover a highly readable overview on our present knowledge of positive and negative effects of UV-exposure, with a focus on vitamin D and skin cancer. Topics that are discussed in-depth by leading researchers and clinicians range from the newest findings in endocrinology, epidemiology, histology, photobiology, immunology, cytogenetics and molecular pathology to new concepts for prophylaxis and treatment. Experts in the field as well as health care professionals not intimately involved in these specialized areas are provided with the most significant and timely information related to these topics. It is the aim of this book to summarize essential up-to-date information for every clinician or scientist interested in how to balance between positive and negative effects of UV-exposure to minimize the risks of developing vitamin D deficiency and skin cancer. UV-exposure represents the most important risk factor for the development of non-melanoma skin cancer. Additionally, assessment of sun exposure parameters has consistently shown an association between the development of malignant melanoma and short-term intense UV-exposure, particularly burning in childhood. As a consequence, protection of the skin from UV-exposure is an integral part of skin cancer prevention programs. However, more chronic less intense UV-exposure has not been found to be a risk factor for melanoma and in fact has been found in some studies to be protective. Moreover, 90% of all requisite vitamin D is formed within the skin through the action of the sun a serious problem for a connection between vitamin D deficiency and various types of cancer (e.g., colon-, prostate- and breast cancer) has been demonstrated in a large number of studies. Hence, the association between vitamin D deficiency and various internal malignancies has now opened a debate among dermatologists and other clinicians how to balance between positive and negative effects of solar and artificial UV-exposure.

Hardcover - Published 2008 - 323 pages

A greater percentage of the population is now in the over-65 age group, with this trend expected to continue well into the 21st century. Consequently, geriatric dermatology is a specialty that is receiving particular attention, not only in terms of patient numbers but also the scope of treatment, with more treatment regimens becoming available to dermatologists.

Diagnosis of Aging Skin Diseases provides the clinician with an encyclopedia of geriatric dermatoses that can be used on rounds or in a reference environment. It provides a structured illustrated review of the various lesions encountered, which will make this an invaluable reference resource for all physicians dealing with older skin. It also places special emphasis on illnesses originating in other organ systems that are made manifest on the skin and often complicate the diagnostic and therapeutic picture.

The manifestations of dermatologic disease in the geriatric population are often subtly different to those in younger age groups. Using a practical and clinical approach, Dr Norman and his contributor panel of leading authorities in the field have compiled a vital reference for dermatology fellows and residents, geriatricians and related clinicians to identify dermatoses specific to the aging population.

Contents: The Demographic Imperative. Structure and Function of Aging Skin. Photo-aging. Aging and the Skin: The Geriatrician’s Perspective. White and Red Lesions of the Oral Mucosa. Nail and Hair Disorders in the Elderly. Rosacea in the Elderly. Variations in Aging in Ethnic Skin and Hair: Corrective and Cosmetic Treatment. Skin Cancer in Elderly Patients. Differential Diagnosis of Autoimmune Bullous Diseases in the Elderly. Geriatric Fungal Infections. Xerosis and Pruritis in the Elderly: Recognition and Management. Sarcoidosis in Aging Skin. Inflammatory Scaling Dermatoses. The Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Deficiencies. Infestations, Bites, and Stings in Aging Skin. Psychoneurodermatologic Disorders. Common Vascular Disorders in the Elderly. Pressure Ulcers. Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes. Geriatric Dermatology: Head to Toe Evaluation. Selected Geriatric Dermatology Case Studies.

Softcover - Published 2008 - 256 pages