Full Description
Cutaneous Manifestations of Rheumatic Diseases has been fully revised and updated for the Second Edition, with nationally recognized experts contributing many sections. The text provides a comprehensive treatment of the dermatologic appearances of rheumatic diseases, with a special focus on how skin changes correlate with the underlying disease process. More than 250 full-color illustrations help the practitioner identify disease manifestations at a glance. Consistent organization throughout the text along with new bulleted lists and summaries permit easy access to diagnosis and management options. This edition includes more diagrams to illustrate disease management pathways. A special section on the regional differential diagnosis of cutaneous changes in rheumatic diseases is also included.
Contents
1. Cutaneous Immunology2. Lupus Erythematosus3. Dermatomyositis4. Systemic Sclerosis5. Localized Cutaneous Sclerosis6. Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Sjogren's Syndrome7. Rheumatoid Arthritis8. Primary Systemic Vasculitis9. Psoriatic Arthritis and Reiter's Syndrome10. Miscellaneous Rheumatic Diseases That Can Involve the Skin11. Miscellaneous Noninfectious Disoders That Commonly Affect Both Skin and Joints12. Infectious Diseases That Affect the Skin and Joint13. Special Consderations Concerning the Cutaneous Manifestations of Rheumatic Diseases in Children14. Immunosuppressive Therapie
