Decision-Making in Dermatology
(Englisch)

Redaktion: Jennifer L. Hsiao

Jennifer L. Hsiao is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Redaktion: Vivian Y. Shi

Dr. Vivian Shi is the Director of Clinical Trials and the Eczema Specialty Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research and clinical interests are in complex inflammatory skin conditions, skin barrier repair, transepidermal drug delivery, and integrative dermatology. She was an integral part of the team of researchers characterizing the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis using a transgenic interleukin-4 mouse model of atopic dermatitis. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, and is on the speaker´s bureau and the steering committee for the U.S. National Eczema Association and is a faculty member of the International Eczema Council. She has served as the principal investigator for numerous industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical and translational studies in eczematous conditions. She regularly speaks in national and international conferences on atopic dermatitis and inflammatory skin conditions. Additionally, she is the recipient of the several prestigious awards and grants.

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Redaktion: Scott D. Worswick

Scott D. Worswick is the Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Keck School of Medicine, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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Take an easy-to-follow, algorithmic approach to commonly encountered skin disorders

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Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Dermatology. This valuable resource is perfect for dermatologists and trainees, as well as internists and family medicine physicians who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it’s filled with work-up and diagnostic algorithms and clinical images that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common dermatologic disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making.

• Contains more than 90 algorithms covering commonly encountered dermatologic symptoms and signs
• Outlines the key decision points in patient work-up, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures you take into account the physical signs and test results that will guide your diagnosis
• Presents an algorithm on one page and instructional text for key nodes within the algorithm on the facing page, with clinical images incorporated throughout
• Provides step-by-step guidance for diagnosis of eczematous rashes, urticarial rashes, palmoplantar pustules, mucosal ulcers, localized and disseminated vesicles/bullae, isolated erythema, hair disorders, vascular anomalies, and much more
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish after the publication date

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PART I Erythema Without Scale
1. Facial Erythema
2. Red Scrotum/Vulva (Nonscaly Entities)
3. Intertriginous Erythema
4. Acral Erythema
5. Isolated Erythema
6. Generalized Erythema
7. Annular and Figurate Erythemas
8. Flagellate Erythema

PART II Skin Hardening
9. Localized Skin Hardening
10. Diffuse Skin Hardening

PART III Sloughing Skin
11. Localized Skin Sloughing
12. Generalized Sloughing Skin

PART IV Nodules
13. Purple Plums
14. Hard Nodules
15. Isolated Chronic Nodule
16. Acute or Recurrent Nodules
17. Diffuse Chronic Nodules

PART V Vesicles/Bullae
18. Localized Vesicles/Bullae
19. Generalized Vesicles and Bullae

PART VI Ulcers/Erosions
20. Oral Ulcers
21. Anogenital Ulcers
22. Cutaneous Ulcer(s)
23. Acral Ulcers
24. Punched-Out Erosions

PART VII Papules and Plaques
25. Verrucous Papules and Plaques
26. Spiny Papules
27. Targetoid Papules
28. Monomorphic Papules
29. Umbilicated Lesions
30. Acneiform Papules
31. Perforating Papules
32. Edematous, “Juicy” Papules
33. Annular Papules and Plaques
34. Linear Papules and Plaques
35. Dermal Papules and Plaques
36. Perifollicular Papules
37. Pityriasiform Papules and Plaques
38. Lichenoid Papules and Plaques
39. Eczematous Papules and Plaques
40. Psoriasiform Papules and Plaques
41. Morbilliform Rash
42. Erythroderma
43. Palmoplantar Papules and Plaques
44. Periorificial Papules and Plaques
45. Groin/Genital Papules and Plaques With Scale
46. Axillary Papule

PART VIII Pustules
47. Scalp Pustules
48. Palmoplantar Pustules
49. Localized Pustules
50. Generalized Pustules

PART IX Vascular
51. Telangiectasias
52. Vascular Birthmarks
53. Bright Red Vascular Papule(s)
54. Petechiae
55. Macular Purpura
56. Palpable Purpura
57. Retiform Purpura

PART X Urticaria
58. Acute Urticaria
59. Chronic Urticaria
60. Urticaria With Other Symptoms

PART XI Poikiloderma
61. Inherited Poikiloderma
62. Acquired Poikiloderma

PART XII Atrophy
63. Epidermal Atrophy
64. Dermal Atrophy and Lipoatrophy

PART XIII Pigment Disorders
65. Facial Hyperpigmentation
66. Other Localized Hyperpigmentation
67. Generalized Hyperpigmentation
68. Hypopigmented Macules
69. Depigmented Skin

PART XIV Colorful Isolated Lesions
70. Black Lesions
71. Blue Lesions
72. Brown Lesions
73. Pink Lesions
74. Yellow Lesions

PART XV Pruritus (Without Primary Findings)
75. Scalp Pruritus
76. Anogenital Pruritus
77. Other Localized Pruritus
78. General Pruritus

PART XVI Photodistributed Rash
79. Acute Photodistributed Rash
80. Chronic Photodistributed Rash

PART XVII Sweating Disorder
81. Hyperhidrosis
82. Anhidrosis/Hypohidrosis

PART XVIII Pregnancy Rash
83. Pregnancy Dermatoses

PART XIX Lip Disorders
84. Facial Swelling
85. Cheilitis
86. Lip Lesions

PART XX Hair Disorders
87. Focal Alopecia
88. Diffuse Alopecia
89. Hypertrichosis
90. Hirsutism

PART XXI Nail Disorders
91. Nail Shape Changes
92. Discolored Nails
93. Transverse/Longitudinal Nail Changes
94. Thickened Nails
95. Other Textural Nail Changes
96. Isolated Nail Growths