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Title: Wart and molluscum management made easy.(Skin Disorders)
Author: Heidi Splete
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 8Page: 37(1)

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Psychodermatology covers all aspects of how the mind and body interact in relation to the onset and progression of various skin disorders. This book is the first text written by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, child specialists and dermatologists for all the health professionals who treat patients with skin problems. They cover a broad range of issues affecting these patients, including: stigma, coping, relationships, psychological treatments, the impact on children, comorbidities, psychoneuroimmunology, quality of life and psychological treatments. ... Read more

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Maguire is a specialist dermatologist, trained in London and Paris, and an analytical psychologist, trained at the C. G. Jung Institute, Zur ch, who lectures widely and is in private practice in London. In this text, she examines the unconscious psychic background of acute, but mainly chronic skin d ... Read more

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The poignant voices of people who wear their suffering on the skin
The case histories of the people who suffer a range of debilitating skin conditions are beautifully described, analyzed and brought to a touching and meaningful conclusion. The authorcharts each of her patient's personal, medical and psychological history, taking the reader on a journey illustrating the meaning and purpose of the skin complaints. The resolution of the problems through psychoanalysis after traditional medicine had failed was profound.

If anyone has any doubts about how emotional and psychological conflicts can be expressed in skin disease, this book will go a long way to dispel the skepticism. In particular the author's patients themselves were disinclined to believe that their issues were rooted in their psychological and emotional make up and experiences. Reading about their transformations and healing as they shifted to a better understanding of themselves was touching and humbling.

As a psychologist and psychotherapist I found the cases typical of the population that receives mental health services in an outpatient setting. The one reservation I have is that the first part of the book devoted to Jungian psychology and multi-cultural healing didn't transition well into the case histories.

A brilliant and intelligent analysis
The thing about this book is that although it is about psychosomatic approaches to common skin diseases, it is written by a highly qualified Dermatologist (Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians). This makes for a very convincing read. Everyone with chronic skin disease should consider reading it if they have explored every other avenue. There is hope within these pages! ... Read more

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Written by renowned author Fred F. Ferri, MD, FACP, and featuring high-quality images from Drs. Studdiford and Tully - faculty members at Jefferson Medical College, Ferri's Fast Facts in Dermatology presents "need-to-know" information on nearly 200 dermatologic disorders. Each topic includes color images displaying the disease, and the accompanying bulleted text provides an at-a-glance view. This useful, clinical resource helps you hone your developing diagnostic skills and sharpen your clinical acumen. Its concise, user-friendly format lets you get to the information you need fast, and its convenient size makes reference a snap.

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Lots of info, but pictures often too small
This is a small manual, 4" x 6", which appears to be mainly designed to carry in your pocket as you see patients. It has quite a lot of information on some 200 different skin disorders.

I returned this item because there were a couple of things I didn't like about the manual:

1) A number of the pictures are too small to see the details of the skin problem well.

2) All of the authors are family practitioners. For a dermatology reference, I'd like at least one author to be a dermatologist. ... Read more

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This innovative handbook bridges the gap between the colorectal surgeon, the stoma nurse and the dermatologist. It addresses the questions of what pathology is involved, what can be done by nurses, when to refer to a dermatologist, and what can be done by a dermatologist. Now in its second edition, the book has been revised throughout and contains new information on nutrition and child stoma patients. ... Read more

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Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. New edition of a single-author text on the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems in the young, for pediatricians, family practitioners, or internists. Includes six new chapters. Previous edition 1981. ... Read more

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Too Old and Too Expensive
This was a great book in its day. Unfortunately, Dr. Hurwitz has passed away since this edition was published, so who knows if it will be updated. I hate to give it only two stars, but in 2001 this early 90s book is too old an too expensive.

Bernard Cohen's Pediatric Dermatology is easier to read/use and is mor current (1999) and has better pictures. I strongly recommend it over this book.

comprehensive
Even if this book by now is quite old it's probably the best textbook on pediatric dermatology available. The first edition was extremely useful and this second one is even better.It's very comprehensive and there is practically nothing in the field you won't find. This is true even for diseases you miss in texbooks about infections, likeperianal streptococcal cellulitis. The register is good, the pictures are very good and it's just the references which by now are outdated. Let's hope the author will write a third edition soon.

A fast and good access to pediatric dermatology
It is a good book to dermatologist interesting in this topic, because we access a large information about pathology of children.It's a important reference.

A Landmark Clinical Reference --A Classic in its Field!
Synopsis "...this classic is a complete reference on ths skin disorde rs of infants & children for the pediatrician,pediatric der matologist, & thedermatologist who sees children...contains hundreds of full-color photos." Appropriate for: Pediatricians, Family PracticePhysicians.

Author InfoHurwitz, Sidney, MD (Yale Univ)

This Book was reviewed by:JAMA,The Lancet,MayoClinic ProceedingsandNew EnglandJournal ofMedicine

From JAMA: One of themost important pediatric books to appear in the last decade...A veritabletreasure...Thetext is well written, and multiplerecommendations for treatment will be a particular relief to practitioners...The pros and cons of each mode of therapy areskillfully discussed in a practicalway...Highlyrecommended....... From TheLancet: 'The whole work is evidence of wide clinicalexperience...Hurwitz has set a standard for years to come'......... From Mayo ClinicProceedings: 'Dr. Hurwitz has achieved his goal ofproviding the clinician with a clinically oriented, concise, readable, comprehensive, and utilitarian book...His experience inprivate pediatric practice and hisexperience indermatology residency and practice give him the perception needed toprovide theclinician with the information necessaryfor effective management of skin problems of the pediatric patient... A welcome addition'....From New England Journal of Medicine: 'Theauthor freely relates his own clinical insights and the treatments thathave been successful forhim...The recommendations areeasy to follow and remarkably up to date'..... Physicians who care for infants, children, and adolescents are challenged byproblems involving the skin almost daily.Dr.Hurwitz'book is the landmark clinical reference for pediatricians, dermatologists,and familypractitioners alike. ... Read more

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Awareness of rosacea is growing as those making up the largest segment of the population, the baby boomers, reach the age when onset is most prevalent. Patients are often disheartened that there is no cure for the condition, but as Dr Millikan explains, early diagnosis and patient compliance with treatment can greatly minimize symptoms and prevent severe complications. ... Read more

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Each year, more than one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, and it affects people of all ages. Indeed, a headline from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, says, "Milder skin cancers [are] becoming more common among young [people]; consequences could lie ahead."An estimated 8,650 people die each year from melanoma,

the deadliest form of skin cancer. The good news is that the vast majority of skin cancers can be completely cured if discovered early enough.

In this book, you'll read case studies of people with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma and learn how these skin cancers develop. You'll also discover the risk factors for skin cancer and information on how to prevent it, giving the facts you need to know to protect yourself, your friends, and your family from this most common of all cancers. ... Read more

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This invaluable reference tool contains concise overviews of the most common skin, scalp and hair disorders that a licensed professional will encounter on a daily basis. 96 bindery pages. Images included in center of book which refer to disorder description pages. Client notes section in back of book for licensed professional notations. Each condition is formatted as follows: condition definition, causes, symptoms and variations, medical appointment, improvement options, outlook and safety considerations.This quick reference tool allows licensed professionals to make quick service decisions which will assist in safely protecting themselves and their clients. An invaluable tool for those practicing aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrology, massage therapy and nail techs. ... Read more

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Pigmentation and Pigmentary Disorders provides medical practitioners and basic scientists with a definitive source of information regarding every aspect of pigment cell biology and clinical medicine as it pertains to the pigmentary system. Many of the world's foremost authorities present a comprehensive review of the accumulated knowledge in addition to new, never-before-published data on topics including the biochemistry and physiology of melanin, photobiology of skin pigmentation, inherited and acquired disorders of pigmentation, melanoma, pigmentary disorders, and sunscreens and tanning promoters. Medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment modalities are covered as well. Over 190 illustrated figures and tables, plus an extensive bibliography make this volume one of the most extensive compendiums of knowledge on pigmentation ever published. ... Read more

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excellent
excellent textbook, superb schematic drawings of each syndrome. A must belong in any dermatologist book-shelf.
Shipping overseas in my case with no trouble and in perfect condition.

A must for dermatology residents
I received this book compliments of Ortho Dermatological as a first-year derm resident. I read it before mock boards in the spring and I was amazed at how many questions I got just because of this book. I would not have mastered the presented syndromes by reading about them out of standard derm texts.

The key features of findings listed by system and the excellent illustrations are very conducive to learning the material. There could be more syndromes included (Watson's, Dysplastic nevus sydrome, etc.).Also, it definitely needs updating. The quick pace of new knowlege (especially in the area of identified gene defects) kept me busily making notes in the margins before the next mock boards.

Pediatric dermatologists are going to need a more comprehensive text but for residents, this is an essential tool for mastering these disorders and passing the boards.

An invaluable, practical guide
Dr. Spitz's Genodermatoses is an invaluable part of a dermatologist's armamentarium.Its thoughtful juxtaposition of textual disease highlights with unforgettable illustrations makes learning (and remembering) this somewhat esoteric topic much more painless and, arguably, fun.This Guide serves not only as a quick reference, but also as an irreplaceable practical study tool for such resident hurdles as the dermatology mock and real boards.However, in view of the increasing scientific precision in the understanding of genetic disease, some of the contents need updating.Looking forward to the next edition with eager anticipation.

A Must For Derm Residents
OK. If you are a dermatology resident - you should get this book. It has most of the major genodermatoses that you wil be asked about. It needs updating, as do all textbooks, but only in that the causes of many of the diseases have been found ! (well done science!). Most dermatologists have a good visual memory - each disease has one page of summarised information about the condition e.g. inheritance, etiology, review of affected systems, differential diagnoses, managment etc On the other side of the page there is an illustration of the typical patient with the disease, with labeling of all the parts that have 'gone wrong'. In addition there are photographs of actual patients the disease. Some of these photos have reached cult status among residents - everyone loves the kid with the afro! This book summarises some of the highest yield mock board material around. You can be garaunteed at least 10-15% of the board questions can be answered from this book. It your program is not doing Spitz review - then good luck, you will need it.

Just a so-so text
This book was given to me; it is a decent reference text/atlas with somegood color illustrations; however, I believe that another text --Recognizable patterns of human malformation: genetic, embryologic, andclinical aspects by David W. Smith -- is far superior. I very muchrecommend the Smith text over the Spitz text.Although Recognizablepatterns of human malformation does not have color illustrations, it ismuch more comprehensive, easier to read (in my opinion), and cheaper ($65). ... Read more

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There are particular dermatological problems (such as skin cancers, lymphomas and blistering diseases) that present special difficulty in the elderly. These are the subject of this book which is written for dermatologists who want to know about the skin of their older patients, and for geriatricians whose patients have skin problems. The book is divided into three sections. The first deals with the scientific processes in ageing skin, and the second with the differential diagnosis of common skin problems. This consists of short essays on 12 different common cutaneous manifestations that will offer great practical help to non-specialists in making diagnoses. The third and major section of the book focuses on all the important clinical areas of the subspecialty and enables the physician, once a diagnosis has been made, to address the question of management. ... Read more

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(Martin Dunitz) Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, France. Presents the theoretical base for understanding the complex processes of tumorigenesis, and provides practical strategies for preventing and treating photodamaged skin, including laser surgery. For dermatologists and aestheticians. Full-color illustrations. ... Read more

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"One of the most important pediatric books to appear in the last decade…A veritable treasure…The pros and cons of each mode of therapy are skillfully discussed in a practical way." (JAMA, rev. of the last ed.)This thoroughly updated classic text covers the full range of pediatric diseases, with special emphasis on management and which methods work best. Maintains the steadfast tradition of Sid Hurwitz’s ground-breaking work. * Management focus - Focuses on management options, pros and cons of treatment options. * Comprehensive - Covers every pediatric disease in enough detail for the non-specialist. * Clinical - Focuses on patient diagnosis and management. * Annotated references for additional reading. * Format makes it easy to use and to understand. ... Read more

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Too Comprehensive?
This is an excellent comprehensive and beautifully illustrated pediatric dermatology tome. As such, it should be particularly useful to specialists in this area. As for value to the primary care provider, it may be a bit much. I like to maintain a library of various pediatric subspecialty texts in addition to the standard Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Given so many areas to cover, I like to keep these in a price range not much north of $100, and preferably under that. So, while this is a superb text, my preference as a primary care provider is for Weston's Color Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology. It is organized well, illustrated nicely, and priced better. It is also sufficient for all primary care needs. If it's not in there, it merits a dermatology referral.

Hurwitz Textbook of Clinical Dermatology
This edition far supercedes prior editions including pictorials & access to the web.I have always been a fan of Sid Hurwitz and had the great fortune to meet him and hear him lecture.I am sure if Dr. Hurwitz were here with us now he would be very proud of this work.

Muy bueno
Es un tratado de dermatologia pediatrica excelente, lastima que lo recibi ayer 23 de enero cuando lo pedi el 21 de diciembre ... Read more

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The books in this series are intended to be used as aids to learning and as guides to the preparation of nursing care plans. Each book consists of a number of nursing care studies of common conditions likely to be seen by every student nurse. The care studies incorporate multiple choice, true/false and matching item questions. These questions are designed to test the nurses' knowledge and understanding and help with study and revision. After each care study the authors have given explanations as to why they have selected the answers. Each book looks at two body systems and opens with questions on the related basic anatomy and physiology which aim to allow the reader to check existing knowledge and to highlight areas for revision and further study. For this edition all case studies have been updated and new case studies on burns, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and drug abuse-related complications in pregnancy have been added. ... Read more