Principles of Dermatology - 7th Edition

Lookingbill & Marks’ Principles of Dermatology is a trusted, user-friendly guide designed for medical students, first-year dermatology residents, dermatology nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and primary care physicians. This concise yet comprehensive text offers a clear, accessible framework for understanding dermatologic conditions and therapies, making it an invaluable resource for anyone entering the field.

Key Features:

• Concise, Intuitive Organization: Organized by morphology (appearance) rather than etiology (cause), this primer assumes no prior knowledge, making it perfect for beginners.
• Enhanced Visual Learning: With superb clinical photographs, full-color histopathology images, and cross-sectional line diagrams, this text provides a visual roadmap for identifying and categorizing skin conditions.
• Therapy Options and Clinical Pearls: Key points, clinical pearls, and therapy options are highlighted in boxes throughout, while uncommon presentations are showcased with additional photos at the end of each chapter.
• Differential Diagnosis Support: Numerous tables rank skin diseases by incidence and emphasize their clinical features, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
• Case Studies for Reinforced Learning: Each relevant chapter includes multiple-choice questions to enhance learning and provide opportunities for self-assessment.
• Updated Treatment Coverage: Includes the latest therapies for challenging skin disorders like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and drug eruptions, with evidence-based treatment tables to guide you in choosing the most effective treatments.
• New Co-Author Insights: The addition of Dr. L. Claire Hollins alongside Drs. James G. Marks, Jr. and Jeffrey J. Miller brings fresh expertise to this updated edition.

Lookingbill & Marks’ Principles of Dermatology, 7th Edition is your go-to resource for mastering dermatologic diagnosis and treatment, blending simplicity, clarity, and comprehensive coverage to support your medical education and clinical practice.