Viral Infections of the Skin Jennifer K. Tan-Billet Andrew A. Nelson Viruses cause a myriad of skin conditions, ranging from benign nonspecific morbilliform eruptions to potentially life-threatening disseminated disease. With…
Pigmentary Disorders Vinod E. Nambudiri Much like the height and weight of individuals, the spectrum of skin pigmentation is a continuous, fluid distribution of hues. The pigment-containing cells of the…
Premalignant and Malignant Skin Lesions Thanh-Nga T. Tran Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) are among the most common cutaneous malignancies encountered…
Dermatologic Reactions to Arthropods James Y.T. Wang While skin pathology can impact the appearance and health of the skin, external influences also cause important changes in the skin. In this…
Acne and Related Disorders Jennifer Villaseñor Daniela Kroshinsky The chapter is divided into five sections: acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa and the follicular occlusion tetrad, perioral dermatitis, and acne…
Bacterial Diseases Greg K. Sakamoto Tracie Chong Jacob P. Thyssen A 64-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a 2-week history of crusted erosions on the posterior neck. Upon examination,…
Procedures in Dermatologic Diagnosis and Therapy Abel Jarell Peter C. Schalock There are many procedures commonly used by dermatologists that can be incorporated into the practice of all medical providers….
Care and Maintenance of Normal Skin Falguni Asrani Molly Wanner The skin serves a variety of important functions including regulation, defense, and protection. The skin protects us from the elements:…
Topical Therapy Peter C. Schalock For many diseases of the skin, topical application of medications is the mainstay of therapy. A thorough understanding of how the base of the topical…
Lower Facial Rejuvenation Samuel M. Lam Edwin F. Williams III The rhytidectomy, or facelift, procedure has remained synonymous with facial rejuvenation in the lay public’s mind. The term “facelift” entered…
