Guidebook to Dermatologic Diagnosis

Guidebook to Dermatologic Diagnosis by Susan Burgin offers a unique, highly visual, and systematic approach to dermatologic diagnosis. Centered on the innovative “Wheel of Diagnosis”, the book helps clinicians organize their thinking by considering critical clinical factors to accurately diagnose skin lesions and rashes. By grouping diseases based on morphologic similarity rather than name, the resource teaches readers how to visually recognize patterns and systematically work toward the correct diagnosis. This method is designed for use by medical students, residents, internists, family practitioners, and dermatologists seeking to enhance diagnostic skills and teaching strategies.

Key Features

• Visual and Systematic Learning: Uses “Wheel of Diagnosis” to guide clinical reasoning.
• Morphology-Based Classification: Groups dermatoses with similar appearance to enhance pattern recognition.
• Comprehensive Clinical Coverage: Includes secondary lesions, pigment changes, reaction patterns, and color differentials.
• Detailed Exam Guidance: Covers scalp, hair, nails, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and bedside diagnostic maneuvers.
• Enhanced Chapters: Tips on special testing, management, and diagnostic approaches for practical use.
• Point-of-Care Utility: Can be used both for learning and confirming diagnoses in clinical practice.
• Target Audience: Medical students, dermatology residents, internists, family practitioners, and experienced dermatologists.

Product Details

• Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 1st Edition
• Publication date ‏ : July 10, 2020
• Language : English
• ISBN-10 : 0071738754
• ISBN-13 : 978-0071738750