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 residencya 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.

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  Zusammenfassung
  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.

  Inhalt

  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