Pigmentary Disorders
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation
Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation Samuel M. Lam Edwin F. Williams III At first, a chapter devoted to both upper and midfacial rejuvenation rather than an individual chapter for each topic…
