Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology: Second Edition » (2nd Edition)

Kay Shou-Mei Kane, MD,

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Harvard Medical School

Clinical Associate of Dermatology

Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Clinical Associate of Dermatology

Mt. Auburn Hospital

Boston, MA

Peter A. Lio, MD,

Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics

Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine

Clinical Associate of Dermatology

Children's Memorial Hospital

Chicago, IL

Alexander J. Stratigos, MD,

Assistant Professor of Dermatology—Venereology

University of Athens School of Medicine

Andreas Syngros Hospital for Skin and and Venereal Diseases

Athens, Greece

Richard Allen Johnson, MD,

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Harvard Medical School

Clinical Associate of Dermatology

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

Modeled after the successful Fitzpatrick COLOR ATLAS, this PEDIATRIC COLOR ATLAS offers clinicians the most practical source available for the diagnosis of skin disorders and systemic diseases with skin manifestations in children and adolescents.

Look for these important highlights:
*an extensive collection of exquisite new photographs for each condition as they present in children or adolescents
*a concise summary of etiology, physical findings, laboratory tests and prognosis for each condition
*emergency skin signs of life-threatening conditions in children, including infectious diseases, adverse drug reactions, and more
*new theraputic recommendations including the recently approved exciting topical immunomodulators for atopic dermatitis (tacrolimus) and HPV infections (imiquimod) with dosages and indications for the pediatric population

PEDIATRIC COLOR ATLAS features:
*493 new, crisp, clear color photographs from many previously unpublished collections
*straight-forward, user-friendly organization
*excellent, up-to-date management and therapy section approved pediatric dosages

A remarkable dollar value, this new PEDIATRIC COLOR ATLAS is an unbeatable visual guide to confirm your next diagnosis.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Amanda Jackson, MD(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:This color atlas of common pediatric dermatology groups similar illnesses into sections and provides photographic depictions of management and treatment recommendations.
Purpose:It is intended to provide office practitioners a quick reference guide to common cutaneous lesions and findings. This will be a very useful tool in the busy pediatric office setting.
Audience:Primary care specialists, residents, and medical students are the intended audience.
Features:The atlas covers a variety of common childhood dermatologic complaints, segmented into similar disease processes. Each illness has a representative photograph and discussion, which includes a differential management and prognosis. The authors succeed in providing a useful and quick reference.
Assessment:The focus on quick recognition of pediatric dermatologic conditions and pediatric illnesses makes this atlas an asset in the office. The ease of reference is fantastic. This will replace the dermatology reference I currently use.