Books in the The Clinics: Dermatology series

This most common of all dermatologic conditions seen by dermatologists. What are new developments. What do dermatologists need to best treat their patients? In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, expert practitioners and academics, Dr. James Del Rosso and Dr. Joshua Zeichner lead distinguished clinicians in presenting such topics as: How the Internet and Social Media Have Changed the Management of Acne; Evaluation of Acne Scars: How to Assess Them and What To Tell The Patient; Pathophysiology of Acne; The Role of Skin Care in the Management of Acne Vulgaris; Top Ten List of Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris; Use of Oral Contraceptives for Acne Vulgaris: Practical Considerations in Real World Practice; Use of Antibiotics in Acne: Achieving Optimal Outcomes While Maintaining Antibiotic Stewardship; Status Report on Oral Isotretinoin: Has Anything Changed That Is Relevant to Clinicians?; Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne; Evaluation and Management of Refractory Acne Vulgaris in Adolescent and Adult Men; Physical Modalities in the Management of Acne; 12. Cases of "Acne" That Turned Out To Not Be Acne.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs.Steven Feldman and Leah A. Cardwell, is devoted to Rosacea. Articles in this issue include: Rosacea Pathogenesis; Genetic Predisposition to Rosacea; Epidemiology of Rosacea and Severity in the Population; Psychosocial Burden and Other Impacts of Rosacea of Patients'' Quality of Life; Comorbidities of Rosacea; Rosacea Triggers, Alcohol and Smoking; Clinical Presentation/Classification of Rosacea and Variation in Different Fitzpatrick Skin Types; Rosacea Treatment Review; Medical Management of Facial Redness in Rosacea; Procedural Treatments for Rosacea; Ocular Rosacea; Rosacea Treatment Cost; and Coping with Rosacea.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Seemal R. Desai of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is devoted to Therapeutic Hotline: New Developments in Dermatology. Articles in this timely issue address updates in psoriasis, hair loss, nail diseases, photoprotection, melanoma, pediatric dermatology, pigmentary disorders, women's skin health, acne, atopic dermatitis, bullous diseases; rosacea, and genetic skin diseases.

Granulomatous disorders represent a unique group of diseases both non-infectious and infectious that require the utmost clinical pathologic correlation combined with a keen sense of inquiry for underlying systemic disease. Some of these diseases are common and some are rare; however all dermatologists need to diagnose and manage these diseases whether common or rare. This issue of Dermatology Clinics "Granulomatous Disorders of the Adult Skin" supplies the readers with a comprehensive, up to date, and evidence based review of multiple granulomatous disorders (i.e. palisdaing, epitheliod, xanthomatous, casseating, supprative, vasculitic, lymphoproliferative, foreign body). Dermatologists need to be able to differentiate the entities, evaluate patients for specific underlying systemic diseases (diabetes to cancer) and treat with a wide range of immunosuppressant to anti-infectious agents. This issue will help the dermatologist learn the most current etiopathogenesis, clinical/systemic manifestations and therapeutic modalities for these diseases. Other specialists who would find the information useful: Rheumatologists, Infectious Disease specialists, Hematologists/Oncologists, Endocrinologists, Pulmonologists, Oral-maxillary surgeons, and Pharmacists.

Viewing lesions using a dermatoscope helps the dermatologist distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. This title includes the important topics in dermoscopy such as differentiation of lesions, lesions in the young and older populations, and dermoscopy in general dermatology.

Dr Henry Lim, renown for expertise and research in photodermatology leads this issue of Dermatologic Clinics. Photodermatology in this issue addresses dermatoses brought on or accelerated by light as well as light forms for dermatology therapies. Photodermatology is used to diagnosis and treat many common conditions that bring patients to the dermatologist. Topics include: Introduction to photobiology; Evaluation of patients with photodermatologic conditions; Photoimmunology; Photoaging; Photocarcinogenesis; Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE); Actinic Prurigo; Hydroa vacciniforme and solar urticaria; Chronic actinic dermatitis; drug-induced photosensitivity; Cutaneous porphyrias; Photoaggravated dermatoses; Ultraviolet (UV) based therapy; Photodynamic therapy; Photoprotection. Dr Lim works with one his residents, So Yeon Paek, as his co-Editor on this issue. "On the whole, the book is very informative and nice to read. It is highly recommended to both clinicians and researchers who are interested in the field of photodermatology." Reviewed by: Department of Dermatology, Uppsala University Hospital on behalf of the Acta Dermato-Venereologica journal, Nov 2014

Examines Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). This title assembles articles on topics covering pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and international perspectives on EB.

Discusses the concerns of skin disease in the United States and the national clinical dermatology research priorities. This title features such articles as: Health Care Disparities, The Burden of Skin Disease in the United States, as well as specific conditions such as psoriasis, acne, and melanoma.

Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers and the number of incidences continues to rise in the United States. Early detection and treatment is key to long term survival. This covers a range of topics, including risk factors, effects of sunscreen on melanoma risk, prevention, biopsy, pathology, and surgical approaches to malignant melanoma.

Covers the scope of dermatopathology, with articles including "Advances in Molecular Diagnostics", "Melanoma Staging", "IHC in Dermatopathology", and "New Directions" in the field.

Defines the concepts and outlines the concerns surrounding quality of life issues in dermatology. This title reviews the concepts of general versus disease-specific measures and includes Patient Preference QOL Measures, and Review of Children and Family QOL Measures. It also includes disease specific QOL topics, such as Melanoma, Acne, and Eczema.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Neil S. Sadick, is devoted to Cosmetic Dermatology for Men. Articles in this outstanding and timely issue include: The Pathophysiology of the Male Aging Face and Body; Cosmetic Concerns Amongst Men; Cosmetic Concerns Amongst Ethnic Men; Cosmeceuticals for Male Skin Rejuvenation; Energy-based Devices in Male Skin Rejuvenation; The Use of Neurotoxins in the Male Face; Volumetric Structural Rejuvenation for the Male Face; Body Contouring in Men: Upper and Lower Body; Recent Advances in Hair Transplantation; New Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men; Combination Therapies for Male Body Rejuvenation; and Liposuction Considerations in Men.

Autoinflammatory diseases are caused by primary dysfunction of the innate immune system, with overlapping symptoms that make diagnosis difficult. This book offers an introduction to Autoinflammatory Diseases, along with articles on the role of genetics, diagnosing these diseases.