Thieme Clinical Companions Dermatology

Compiled by expert physicians, this pocket guide describes the diagnostic approach and therapeutic options for a wide range of skin diseases. More than 300 full-color illustrations, diagrams, checklists, charts, and clinical tips illuminate all concepts and techniques described in the text. Basic aspects of skin biology and disease pathophysiology are also covered.

To aid quick reference and review, the book is organized into the following color-coded sections:

Introduction and Diagnosis: A concise overview of the biology and anatomy of the skin, followed by a step-by-step guide to the dermatologic evaluation.

Dermatologic Diseases: Extensive coverage of skin and hair disorders, with illustrations and essential information for each, including pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic approach, differential diagnosis, therapy, and more.

Therapy: Review of the current information on establishing a treatment plan, including topical, systemic, and radiation therapy, as well as operative dermatology, wound healing, and emergency treatment.

Useful Appendices: Common systemic medications and commonly used compounding recipes

Dermatologic Differential Diagnosis: Comprehensive charts (with numerous cross-references) designed to help the reader recognize and fully understand the patient's signs and symptoms.

All dermatologists, residents, and trainees will benefit from keeping this compact portable guide on hand in the clinical setting.

For me , its the best of bests for clinical dermatology practice and deserve all the efforts spent on it.

DR FADI M M HAJJAJ
P O BOX 3530 ABUDHABI United Arab Emirates UAE
Specialist Dermatologists


Excellent   July 20, 2003
Dr VR (India)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have had the oppurtunity to purchase the book as a budding resident in dermatology. To my astonishment, I learnt that the book has enabled me to develop sound academic and clinical skills.
The presentation is remarkable with the text being very lavish in composition and a pleasure to read. The author has given very vivid and lucid descriptions of the entities, portraying personal opinion and trends across the continents (which the other books lack). The photographs too, are excellent. Chapters cover almost the whole of dermatology.
Although the book does need to be supplemented by further reading - it effectively serves the purpose of a second year resident.It fills the gap that other more in-depth textbooks on dermatology lack - the insight for beginners who are new to the subject.
I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to develop sound skills in the field of dermatology.
I thank the authors for their effort and hope they continue further editions of this book and build on scientific matter while retaining the original text, tables and format.


Very good book for its value   September 2, 2002
An all inclusive text of dermatology in one volume much like
Andrew's but from the other side of the Atlantic.