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DORLAND'S - AMERICAN ILLUSTRATED - MEDICAL DICTIONARY - For Students and Practitioners
THE - AMERICAN POCKET - MEDICAL DICTIONARY
E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, Ronnie Sahlberg, cbott, John Hagerson,
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.
PREFACE TO SEVENTH EDITION.
PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION.
DISEASES OF THE SKIN. - ANATOMY OF THE SKIN
The Epidermis.
The Blood-vessels.
The Nervous and Vascular Papillæ.
A compact, question‑and‑answer guide to dermatology, this volume breaks down skin disease into bite‑size queries that mirror the way medical students are examined. Each entry presents a concise description, key diagnostic signs, and a brief outline of management, making it easy to test yourself or refresh a concept before a lecture. The format encourages active recall, helping readers cement the terminology and clinical reasoning that underpin everyday dermatologic practice.
Beyond the basics, the book devotes special attention to the syphilodermata and other infectious skin conditions, pairing succinct explanations with useful tables of lesions, stains, and treatment dosages. Clear line drawings illustrate classic presentations, while summary charts aid quick comparison of differential diagnoses. The lean layout packs a wealth of information into a portable size, serving as a reliable desk companion for exam preparation and bedside reference alike.
Full title
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (483K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1853–1919
A leading American dermatologist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he wrote practical medical books that helped generations of students and physicians recognize and treat skin disease. His work is especially remembered for bringing clear, systematic teaching to a fast-growing field.
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