Dermatology (Sixth Edition): Sixth Edition

Author: Zhang Xuejun
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The content of Dermatology and Venereology (6th Edition) is divided into three parts and 36 chapters. The general introduction now includes a new chapter titled "Introduction to Dermatology and Venereology," which provides a concise yet systematic overview of the history, current state, and characteristics of the discipline. To emphasize the importance of dermatopathology in diagnosing skin diseases, dermatopathology has been made a separate chapter. To reflect the application of modern molecular biology techniques in clinical and research settings of dermatology and venereology, relevant content has been briefly introduced. Significant adjustments have also been made to the treatment drugs and techniques in dermatology and venereology.
The general and venereal disease sections introduce 117 types of skin and venereal diseases, an increase from the 5th edition. New additions include tinea, frictional lichenoid papules, certain animal-related skin diseases, occupational skin diseases, some types of eczema, pruritus gravidarum, centrifugal annular erythema, linear lichen, acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, porphyria cutanea tarda, and cutaneous horn, among others, which are common or have typical clinical presentations. Rare or overlapping diseases with other disciplines, such as erysipelas and chickenpox, have been removed. The names of certain diseases have also been standardized (e.g., mycosis fungoides is now referred to as primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma).
In terms of writing style, the book maintains a balance between classic and concise, ensuring no additional text is added despite the increased number of diseases. To preserve the discipline's unique characteristics and enhance quality, Dermatology and Venereology (6th Edition) continues to be published in color. The images used in the book are carefully selected from over 5,000 provided by various institutions, following the principle of "selecting the best from the best, avoiding compromise." Additionally, to support teaching, we have summarized and refined the content of this textbook based on excellent international textbooks and meticulously drawn dozens of colorful schematic diagrams.