This practical manual provides a real-world educationally focused resource. It enables the reader to gain a good understanding of a range of skin diseases, their differential diagnosis and various medical and/or surgical treatment options. Topics covered include general dermatology, oncodermatology, drugs, phototherapy, pigmentary disorders, skin of color, inpatient dermatology and pediatric dermatology. Emphasis is placed on concise, practical points that one can use in clinic, with informative pearls to reinforce the key messages in each chapter.
Practical Guide to Dermatology: The Henry Ford Manual systematically describes a broad range of practical concepts, diagnostic and treatment techniques involving various dermatological disciplines. It represents a valuable reference guide for practising and trainee dermatologists alike.
Table of Content
Treatments by Disease.- Acanthosis Nigricans.- Acne Vulgaris.- Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.- Actinic Keratoses: Field Treatment.- Alopecia.- Ashy Dermatosis.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Basal Cell Carcinoma.- Brittle Nails.- Bullous Pemphigoid.- Chronic Paronychia.- Chronic Urticaria.- Contact Dermatitis.- Lupus Erythematosus.- Dissecting Cellulitis Erythrasma.- Genital Warts.- Gram Negative Toe Web Infection.- Granuloma Annulare.- Hemangiomas.- Herpes.- Hirsutism.- Hidradenitis Suppurativa.- Hypercoagulability Work Up.- Hyperhidrosis.- Intertrigo.- Irritant Dermatitis.- Keloids.- Keratosis Pilaris.- Lichen Planus.- Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus, Melasma.- Molluscum Contagiosum.- Mycosis Fungoides.- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (from Gadolinium).- Notalgia Paresthetica.- Onychomycosis.- Pediculosis Capitis / Pubis. Pediculosis Corporis.- Pemphigus Vulgaris.- Perioral Dermatitis.- Perleche, Photoprotection.- Porphyria.- Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.- Pruritus.- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.- Pseudoporphyria.- Psoriasis.- Pyoderma Gangrenosum.- Rosacea.- Sarcoidosis.- Scabies.- Scalp Folliculitis.- Syphilis.- Tinea Tinea.- Versicolor.- Vitiligo.- Inpatient Diseases of Significance.- Calciphylaxis.- Cutaneous Metastases.- Drug Eruptions.- Graft Versus Host Disease.- Infections.- Ulcers.- Vasculitis.- Treatment By Drug.- Acitretin (Soriatane).- Adalimumab (Humira).- Apremilast (Otezla).- Azathioprine (Imuran).- Bexarotene (Targretin).- Brodalumab (Siliq).- Calcipotriene (Dovonex).- Cyclosporine.- Dapsone.- Dupilumab (Dupixent).- Etanercept (Enbrel).- Finasteride (Propecia).- Guselkumab (Tremfya).- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil).- Isotretinoin.- Ixekizumab (Taltz).- Methotrexate.- Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cell Cept).- OCPs, Omalizumab (Xolair).- Prednisone.- Rituximab (Rituxan).- Secukinumab (Cosentyx).- Spironolactone (Aldactone).- SSKI.- Topical Corticosteroid Chart by Potency.- Ustekinumab (Stelara).- Vitamins with Anticoagulation Effects.- Side Effects of Commonly Used Dermatology Medications.- Lupus Like Reactions.- Tetracyclines.- Oral/Topical Sulfa Antibiotics.- Penicillin.- Oral and Topical Erythromycin.- Topical Retinoids.- Topical Clindamycin.- Topical Metronidazole.- Benzoyl Peroxide.- Azeleic Acid.- Griseofulvin.- Terbinafine.- Itraconazole.- Voriconazole.- Azoles.- Common Cutaneous Side Effects of Immunotherapies and Chemotherapeutic Agents.- Bleomycin.- BRAF Inhibitors (vemurafenib).- Anti CTLA-4.- Hand Foot Syndrome vs Hand Foot Skin Reaction.- MEK Inhibitors (trametinib).- Anti-PD1 (ipilimumab).- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (sorafenib, sunitinib).- Pregnancy Categories of Commonly Used Dermatology Medications.- Common Dosages for Pediatric Medications.- Antihistamines.- Anti-fungals for tinea capitis.- Antibiotics.- Phototherapy.- General Guidelines.- UVA.- UVB.- Photodynamic Therapy.- Compounds and Recipes.- Anthralin.- Bleach Bath.- Castellani’s Paint.- Dapsone.- LCD or Tar Preparations.- Tri-Luma.- Vinegar Soaks.- Xylitol Cream.-Miscellaneous Formulations.- Staging and Management of Malignant Lesions.- Surgical Margin Recommendations.- Clinical Staging of Melanoma.- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SNLB).- New Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma.- Mycosis Fungoides Staging.- Mohs Appropriate Use Criteria.- Cosmetics Surgery and Laser.- Botulinum toxin, Filler: Perlane/ Restylane/ Juvederm/ Radiesse/ Sculptra, Kybella (Deoxycholic Acid).- Peels.- Sclerotherapy.- Cool Sculpt (cryolipolysis).- Lasers.- c Skin Surgery.- Premedication for Skin Surgery.- Table of topical anti-septic characteristics.- Topical Injectable Anesthetics.- Diagram of Relaxed Skin Tension Lines.- Table of Suture Characteristics.- Wound Care.- Nail Definitions and Diseases.- Beau’s Lines.- Blue lunula.-Brachyonychia.- Dolichonychia.- Habit Tic.- Heller Median Canaliform Dystrophy.- Koilonychia.- Apparent Leukonychia.- True Leukonychia.- Linday’s Nails.- Longitudinal Melanonychia.- Mee’s Lines.- Muehrcke’s Lines.- Oil Spots.- Onychauxis.- Onychogryphosis.- Onycholysis.- Onychomadesis.- Onychomalacia.- Onychorrhexis.- Onychoschizia.- Pachyonychia.- Pitting.- Pincer Nails.- Dorsal Pterygium.- Terry’s Nails.- Trachyonychia.- Triangular Lunula.- Yellow Nail Syndrome.- Key Dermoscopy Findings of Common Diagnoses.- Alopecia.- BCC.- Benign nevi.- Melanoma.- SCC / SCCis.- Sebaceous hyperplasia.- Seborrheic Keratoses.
About the author
Henry W. Lim, MD earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, USA and completed his dermatology residency at the New York University School of Medicine. He is chair emeritus of the Department of Dermatology, senior vice president for academic affaris at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. Dr. Lim is former president of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, and American Dermatological Association. He has published more than 400 articles and served as editor or co-editor for eight textbooks.
Dr. Kohen is an associate residency program director at the Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, and practices as a pigmented lesions specialist. She was chief resident during her final year of residency at Henry Ford.
Dr. Schneider is a resident in dermatology at Henry Ford Health System. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, USA.
Dr. Yeager is a resident in dermatology at Henry Ford Health System. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
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