Skin Diseases: Clinical Dermatology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781632426208)

A skin condition is a medical condition, which affects the integumentary system that comprises of the hair, nails, skin and related glands and muscles. The diagnosis of skin conditions is built on a physical examination of the skin, skin appendages and mucous membranes. The clinical observation typically addresses the configuration, morphology and the distribution of the lesion. Lesions can be classified into primary and secondary lesions. Primary lesions can be tumors, macules, patches, plaques, cysts, etc. Secondary lesions include crust, lichenification, maceration, umbilication, excoriation, etc. Lesions can be clustered into annular, arciform, gyrate, linear, reticular organizations, etc. Dermatological therapies typically involve laser therapy, allergy testing, topical therapies, intralesional treatment, hair transplantation, besides many others. Some dermatological drugs include Dextranomer, Ingenol mebutate, Mederma, Dixanthogen, etc. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of dermatology. Also included in this book is a detailed explanation of the various diagnotic techniques and therapies used in dermatology. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

Author: Derek Kennedy
ISBN-10: 163242620X
ISBN-13: 9781632426208
Publisher: Foster Academics
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2019
Pages: 219
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d