Dermatology Fundamentals

Preetha Kamath (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

2026
Thieme Medical Publishers Inc (Verlag)
9781684205691 (ISBN)

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Designed as a pocket-ready reference, the guide delivers distilled insights into skin pathology, exam preparation, and clinical strategies for dermatology. Covering foundational science to practical career tips like residency matching and coding, it equips students, residents, and practitioners with essential, easy-to-recall knowledge.

Pocket-friendly guide enables navigating the essentials of dermatology with ease

From the intricate details of skin pathology to the latest in medical advancements, the breadth of dermatologic information can be overwhelming, especially for those in training or early-stage careers. Dermatology Fundamentals, edited by double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Preetha Kamath Agarwal reflects a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic rigor, and teaching experience from a myriad of esteemed contributors. It is designed to help readers quickly recall key information during a busy clinic day, prepare for exams, and solidify foundational knowledge.

The book starts with insights on preclinical years, most notably how to match into a dermatology residency - a competitive and challenging process. It concludes with career path pearls, including discussion of fellowships, mentorship, practice models, and fundamentals of coding. Reader-friendly chapters also cover basic science, general and complex medical dermatology, pharmacology, dermoscopy and dermatopathology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and pediatric conditions.

Key Highlights

Provides a concise and quick dermatologic reference, from board exam preparation to bedside consultations
Meets the needs of all-level learners, with high-yield insights and knowledge to excel in exams and patient care
Covers must-know dermatology topics in an easy-to-digest pocket format

This is an indispensable, on-the-go reference for medical students, dermatology residents, and practitioners in both academic and clinical settings.

Part I: Introduction to Dermatology

1. Advice for Preclinical and Postclinical Years

2. Tips for a Successful Match

Part II: Basic Principles and Background

3. Overview of Basic Science

4. Skin, Hair, and Nail Anatomy and Physiology

5. Common Dermatologic Workups, Differentials, and Orders

Part III: General and Complex Medical Dermatology

6. Papulosquamous Disorders

7. Approach to Eczematous Disorders

8. Vesiculobullous Disorders

9. Lichenoid and Interface Dermatoses

10. More Than Meets the Eye: A Closer Look at Urticarias and Erythemas

11. Purpuras and Vasculitis/Vasculopathy

12. Adnexal and Pigmentary Disorders of Skin

13. Neutrophilic, Eosinophilic, and Pregnancy Dermatoses

14. Granulomatous and Histiocytic Disease

15. Cutaneous Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disorders

16. Understanding Fibrosis: The Pathophysiology of Sclerosing Skin Disorders

17. Metabolic Health and Dermatology: Interpreting Cutaneous Signals

18. Beneath the Skin: Exploring Systemic Diseases through Dermatological Symptoms

19. Dermal Connective Tissue Disorders

20. Infectious Disorders

21. Neurocutaneous Disorders

22. Cutaneous Manifestations of Physical Agents, Insults, and Injuries

23. Hair and Nail Disorders

24. Mucosal Disorders

25. Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Diseases

Part IV: Pharmacology

26. Pharmacology

27. UV Therapies in Dermatology

Part V: Dermoscopy and Dermatopathology

28. Dermoscopy Algorithms

29. How to Use a Microscope and Essential Dermatopathology Terminology/Concepts

30. High-Yield Dermatopathology Differentials by Histologic Category

Part VI: Surgical Dermatology

31. Fundamental Anatomy

32. Facial Danger Zones

33. Anesthesia

34. Suture Properties

35. Surgical Instruments

36. Neoplastic Dermatology Pathways

37. Nonsurgical Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

38. Biopsy Excision and Techniques

39. Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Flaps, and Grafts

40. Nail Anatomy and Surgery

41. Dressings, Wound Care, and Scar Improvement

42. Surgical Complications

43. Oncologic Agents in Dermatology for Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Part VII: Cosmetic Dermatology

44. Aging and Photoaging .

45. Neurotoxin

46. Soft Tissue Fillers

47. Lasers and Other Energy-Based Technologies

48. Laser Endpoints

49. Sclerotherapy and Treatment of Leg Veins

50. Liposuction and Fat Reduction

51. Hair Transplantation

Part VIII: Pediatric Dermatology

52. Cutaneous Eruptions of the Newborn

53. Genodermatoses/Inherited Disorders of Pigmentation

54. Genodermatoses/Inherited Disorders of Connective Tissue

55. Inherited Disorders of Metabolic/Nutritional and Autoinflammatory Disorders

56. Vascular Tumors and Malformations

57. Neurocutaneous Syndromes and Tumor Syndromes

58. Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders and Premature Aging Syndromes

59. Viral Exanthems and Infectious Diseases of Childhood

60. Disorders of Cornification

61. Epidermolysis Bullosa and Other Pediatric Rashes

Part IX: Career Paths and Billing/Coding

62. Dermatology Fundamentals: Dermatology Fellowships

63. Career Paths and Mentorship

64. Choosing Which Practice Model to Work In

65. Fundamentals of Billing and Coding

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	14.1.2026
Zusatzinfo	101 Illustrations, unspecified
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 254 mm
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie
Schlagworte	Dermatology • fundamentals • Kamath
ISBN-13	9781684205691 / 9781684205691
Zustand	Neuware