Lookingbill & Marks Principles of Dermatology: A Comprehensive Guide for Dermatology Professionals

Written by renowned experts James G. Marks MD, Jeffrey J. Miller MD, and L. Claire Hollins MD, this concise and abundantly illustrated reference is perfect for medical students, dermatology first-year residents, dermatology nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other primary care physicians seeking to enhance their dermatologic diagnosis and therapy skills.

A Primer for Dermatology Professionals

This trusted text assumes no prior knowledge and is intuitively organized by morphology (appearance) rather than etiology (cause), making it an ideal primer for those new to the field of dermatology. With six outstanding editions, the updated 7th Edition follows a consistent, templated approach, featuring key points, clinical pearls, differential diagnosis, and tables of first- and second-line treatments to facilitate easy reading and understanding.

Enhance Your Learning with Visual Elements

Superb clinical photographs, full-color histopathology images, and corresponding cross-sectional line diagrams provide an easy-to-understand framework for categorizing skin conditions. Additionally, therapy options are highlighted in boxes, and uncommon presentations are showcased at the end of each chapter, while algorithms demonstrating classification of disease are presented at the start of each chapter.

Case Study Multiple-Choice Questions and Visual Elements

To reinforce learning and facilitate self-assessment and review, case study multiple-choice questions are incorporated into relevant chapters. Furthermore, the text includes a more diverse range of skin color patient images throughout, making it a valuable resource for dermatology professionals.

Accurate Differential Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment

Ranking skin diseases according to frequency of incidence and highlighting clinical features, numerous tables enable you to arrive at an accurate differential diagnosis. Stay up-to-date with the latest therapies for the most common skin disorders, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and new coverage of common drug eruptions, with evidence-based treatment tables guiding you toward the best treatments for your patients.

New Co-Author and Digital Ancillary Content

Benefit from the experience and knowledge of new co-author Dr. L. Claire Hollins, who joins Drs. James G. Marks, Jr. and Jeffrey J. Miller to bring you reliable coverage of dermatology essentials. An eBook version is included with purchase, offering the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Product Details:

Publisher: Elsevier

Edition: 7th edition

Publication Date: August 15, 2024

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0323934242

ISBN-13: 978-0323934244