Description
FERRANDIZ CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY 6TH ED
Book Summary
This sixth edition of the reference work in clinical dermatology offers a practical and updated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the most common skin diseases in daily practice. With a notable increase in clinical images and greater diversity of skin phototypes, the book facilitates the understanding of skin disease manifestations. Aimed at medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals, it includes access to the full electronic version and additional content with figures and self-assessment clinical cases.
What is it about?
The text addresses the diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of the most relevant skin diseases, whether due to their frequency, severity, or importance in recognizing internal and multisystemic diseases. This new edition presents a significant update of content on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and therapeutics, incorporating SARS-CoV-2 and mpox infections. The work is structured to facilitate quick access to highlighted information, with improved tables and an optimized design. Furthermore, it includes access to the complete book in electronic version, along with additional figures and clinical cases with self-assessment questions that reinforce learning.
Main Topics
- Clinical diagnosis of common skin diseases
- Therapeutic updates in dermatology, including emerging infections such as SARS-CoV-2 and mpox
- Recognition of cutaneous manifestations of internal and multisystemic diseases
- Diversity of skin phototypes for a better understanding of pathologies across different skin types
- Self-assessment through clinical cases and supplementary digital material
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at medical students, dermatology residents, as well as medical and nursing professionals who deal with skin-related problems, especially specialists in family and community medicine.
What this book provides
- A practical and updated guide for the diagnosis and management of the most frequent skin pathologies
- More than three decades of clinical experience condensed into a reference text, with abundant clinical iconography
- Access to additional digital content including supplementary figures and interactive clinical cases for self-assessment
- Up-to-date knowledge on new skin infections and emerging therapies
- An improved design of tables and structure that facilitates quick consultation of key information
Technical Specifications
- Author: BIELSA
- Publisher: ELSEVIER ESPAÑA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: DERMATOLOGY
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Publication Date: March 2025
- Weight: 1100 g
Editorial Assessment
This sixth edition of Ferrándiz. Clinical Dermatology consolidates its position as a reference manual in the field of dermatology, backed by nearly three decades of history. The work stands out for its eminently practical approach, constant updates, and rich iconography, which now includes a greater diversity of skin phototypes. It is especially useful both for the training of students and residents and for the daily consultation of non-specialist professionals who attend to skin pathologies in their clinical practice.