Includes index

Unit 1: principles of dermatology. Introduction
Structure and function of the skin
Principles of diagnosis
Dermatologic therapy and procedures
Unit 2: growths. Epidermal growths
Pigmented growths
Dermal and subcutaneous growths
Unit 3: rashes with epidermal involvement. Eczematous rashes
Scaling papules, plaques, and patches
Vesicles and bullae
Inflammatory papules
Pustules
White spots
Unit 4: dermal rashes. Generalized erythema
Localized erythema
Specialized erythema
Purpura
Dermal induration
Unit 5: Ulcers. Ulcers
Unit 6: Hair and nails. Hair disorders
Nail disorders
Unit 7: Mucous membrane disorders. Mucous membrane disorders
Unit 8: Diagnosis by symptom. Skin signs of systemic disease
Self-assessment

"Intuitively organized by appearance rather than etiology, Lookingbill and Marks' Principles of Dermatology, 6th Edition, by Drs. James G. Marks, Jr. and Jeffrey J. Miller, is a concise, abundantly illustrated everyday reference for dermatologic diagnosis and therapy. It offers expert guidance and overviews of essential information in dermatology, including key points, clinical pearls, differential diagnosis, and tables of first- and second-line treatments. Superb clinical photographs, full-color histopathology images, and corresponding cross-sectional line diagrams provide details on cause and condition"--Publisher's description