Practical Dermatology (3rd Edition)

Author: Liu Furen
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Publish Date: 2005-07-27
Features: The book is divided into four parts. The first part is a general introduction to dermatology, covering basic knowledge related to anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, diagnosis, immunology, molecular biology, and prevention, treatment, and cosmetology of skin diseases. The second part lists over 1,130 skin diseases, with nearly 600 new conditions added compared to the second edition, along with introductions to new and treatment methods. The third part remains a collection of commonly used laboratory diagnostic methods in dermatology. The fourth part is an appendix, including care for common skin diseases, commonly used Chinese and Western medicine formulas, as well as the preparation of common antibiotics, vaccines, antigens, and culture media. The revised edition of this book is richer in content than the second edition, with many new disease entries added. During the writing process, while introducing important new developments in dermatology abroad, it also emphasizes the experience accumulated by domestic colleagues and us over the years, fully reflecting the characteristics of dermatological diagnosis and treatment in China. The strong integration of Chinese and Western medicine has always been the advantage and feature of this book. In the detailed sections, common and frequently occurring diseases are introduced with traditional Chinese medicine's methods of disease differentiation, syndrome differentiation, treatment principles, and prescription formulas. Illustrations are interspersed throughout the text for easy reference. This book can serve as a reference for dermatologists at all levels, as well as medical workers in other clinical departments and medical students.