The Washington Manual of Dermatology Diagnostics, 2nd Edition

The Washington Manual® of Dermatology Diagnostics, 2nd Edition by Martha Laurin Council, David Sheinbein, and Lynn A. Cornelius is a practical, clinically focused handbook designed to guide clinicians in diagnosing and managing dermatologic conditions when immediate access to a specialist is limited. Built on the trusted Washington Manual® format, this book delivers concise, high-yield diagnostic strategies that reflect current advances in dermatology. Organized by categories of skin disorders rather than by definitive diagnoses, it supports real-world clinical reasoning and is especially valuable at the point of care. This portable and user-friendly resource is ideal for dermatology residents, interns, family medicine physicians, and medical students who need clear, reliable guidance in everyday practice.

Key Features

• Concise, logical diagnostic approaches tailored for situations where a definitive diagnosis is not yet established
• Organization by type of skin disorder, enhancing usability in real-time clinical settings
• Coverage of a broad spectrum of dermatologic diseases, including pediatric and geriatric conditions
• Step-by-step guidance on dermatologic procedures, such as biopsies, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, and laser surgery
• Standardized format for each condition, including: Background - Clinical presentation
• Evaluation with differential diagnosis (DDx) tables - Treatment options
• Numerous full-color clinical images to support visual diagnosis
• New chapters on Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin of Color, with expanded image representation
• Content authored by experienced Washington University faculty physicians and fellows, ensuring expert, evidence-based insights
• Portable, quick-reference design ideal for clinics, wards, and on-call use

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wolters Kluwer Health
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 2 Dec. 2025
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd Edition
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1975238036
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1975238032