Dermatology Books

This journal of articles sums up in one book information that would take years to acquire by any other means. The section on higher efficacy aluminum and aluminum/zirconium salts and of basic aluminum complexes, is worth the purchase price alone. But then Dr.Laden has gone on to include new information about the structure of the human eccrine sweat gland. It is like icing on a cake. With a section on the apocrine sweat gland that reads like a seamless poem of scientific evaluation, and beautiful prose about the microbiology of the axilla and the odors it produces, this book is truly a valuable contribution in this field.

This journal of articles sums up in one book information that would take years to acquire by any other means. The section on higher efficacy aluminum and aluminum/zirconium salts and of basic aluminum complexes, is worth the purchase price alone. But then Dr.Laden has gone on to include new information about the structure of the human eccrine sweat gland. It is like icing on a cake. With a section on the apocrine sweat gland that reads like a seamless poem of scientific evaluation, and beautiful prose about the microbiology of the axilla and the odors it produces, this book is truly a valuable contribution in this field.

karl laden must sure have some bad b.o. because this book is real stinker. I have been waiting years for a book on this subject but was very disappointed in what dr laden had to offer. I couldnt get into this book at all. maybe its because i missed the first edition, but I think its because dr laden cant write. it would seem that prior to setting pen to paper on this tome, the longest thing he had written was a check. i find it hard to believe that Dr laden could miss on such a fascinating topic.

On a positive note, kudos to dr laden for a marvellous cover.

This book will change the public's strongly held perception about books on anti-perspirants and deodorants. To those who would think that a book on anti-perspirants would be pretty dry reading, reading this book will be a revelation. Once I picked up the book and delved into the first chapter about the history of anti-perspirants and deodorants, I couldnt put it down. The only thing that could be added would be a chapter on how to best apply anti-perspirants and deodorants. I know several people who could benefit from reading such a chapter. I certainly hope that we see more books from Dr. Laden in the near future. Perhaps we might see a tome covering toothpastes and toothbrushes (including the electric models).

I have come to the conclusion that at least some Ackerman's books should be obligatorily read by all residents in pathology and dermatology. This would open their minds to different ways of thinking and different ideas during their "formative" years.

... but not in depth enough to be very useful for derm residents. worth flipping through in the library just for the high quality pictures.

... but not in depth enough to be very useful for derm residents. worth flipping through in the library just for the high quality pictures.

This is an exceptional book for both education and clinical use. It has 10-15 pictures of each disease instead of just one or two. The best part is the INTEGRATION/UNIFYING concept paragraph. It really cuts to the chase and makes sense of confusing issues. The only real fault, if there is one, is that it is a little heavy on the histopathology for primary care. That is in no way distracting and will satisfy those who wish to know more. The most pictures of any derm book I have seen other than a pure atlas. Highly recommended.

I received this book compliments of Ortho Dermatological as a first-year derm resident. I read it before mock boards in the spring and I was amazed at how many questions I got just because of this book. I would not have mastered the presented syndromes by reading about them out of standard derm texts.

The key features of findings listed by system and the excellent illustrations are very conducive to learning the material. There could be more syndromes included (Watson's, Dysplastic nevus sydrome, etc.). Also, it definitely needs updating. The quick pace of new knowlege (especially in the area of identified gene defects) kept me busily making notes in the margins before the next mock boards.

Pediatric dermatologists are going to need a more comprehensive text but for residents, this is an essential tool for mastering these disorders and passing the boards.

Dr. Spitz's Genodermatoses is an invaluable part of a dermatologist's armamentarium. Its thoughtful juxtaposition of textual disease highlights with unforgettable illustrations makes learning (and remembering) this somewhat esoteric topic much more painless and, arguably, fun. This Guide serves not only as a quick reference, but also as an irreplaceable practical study tool for such resident hurdles as the dermatology mock and real boards. However, in view of the increasing scientific precision in the understanding of genetic disease, some of the contents need updating. Looking forward to the next edition with eager anticipation.

OK. If you are a dermatology resident - you should get this book. It has most of the major genodermatoses that you wil be asked about. It needs updating, as do all textbooks, but only in that the causes of many of the diseases have been found ! (well done science!). Most dermatologists have a good visual memory - each disease has one page of summarised information about the condition e.g. inheritance, etiology, review of affected systems, differential diagnoses, managment etc On the other side of the page there is an illustration of the typical patient with the disease, with labeling of all the parts that have 'gone wrong'. In addition there are photographs of actual patients the disease. Some of these photos have reached cult status among residents - everyone loves the kid with the afro! This book summarises some of the highest yield mock board material around. You can be garaunteed at least 10-15% of the board questions can be answered from this book. It your program is not doing Spitz review - then good luck, you will need it.

This book was given to me; it is a decent reference text/atlas with some good color illustrations; however, I believe that another text -- Recognizable patterns of human malformation: genetic, embryologic, and clinical aspects by David W. Smith -- is far superior. I very much recommend the Smith text over the Spitz text. Although Recognizable patterns of human malformation does not have color illustrations, it is much more comprehensive, easier to read (in my opinion), and cheaper ($65).

This book is approximately half the length of the previous "silver" edition. Many of the more practical portions of the book (ie the actual descriptions of the inflammatory conditions!!) have been moved to a website to which you only receive 12 months of access upon purchasing this book. This in itself is unacceptable and seems to be a way to get customers to pay full price for half of a book.

The images on the website are of horrible quality in that the resolution is extremely low. This is unacceptable for a pathology book written in the last 5 years.

If you can find a copy of the old edition, buy that instead.

simply the best!!

While Ackerman has arguably the best scheme for inflammatory skin diseases - his writing is so superfluous and filled with interupting phrases that one might wonder whether or not English is his first language. It is extremely conversational, and not in a good way. So if you have difficulty reading wordy books, or are easily distracted - you might think twice before forking over the cash on this book. Also, his first version is probably better without as much reliance on links to his website. However, you still probably cannot go wrong by studying even this version of the great Ackerman's approach to inflammatory skin disease.

This book on pathology of inflammatory skin diseases is quite different than anything else in the field. Ackerman presents his own opinions boldly and interestingly. Have I had a book like this during my residency, I would have probably gotten more involved in this subject. At that time the book to read was Lever: the result was profound sleepiness and inability to finish a chapter. Here it is all different: each small chapter is thought provoking and original. Finally skin pathology became interesting!

How to wash your face is a favorite book of mine as well as my frineds. Any woman who is getting to the point where she is unhappy with her face because her age is beginning to show due to the apperance of her skin should buy this book. If you read the book and actually follow the instructions for your skin type you WILL see a difference in your apperance within 30 days. The best part of the book is the fact that Dr. Kenet gives you the choice of expensive or "cheap" products so that you can fit the skin care products you need into your budget. This book makes a wonderful gift but keep one for yourself because you'll be amazed at the results if you follow Dr. Kenet's advice!

I enjoyed reading the opinions of this author, but on the whole:"A dummies guide to beautiful skin" is much more useful and definitely better value for money.

I enjoyed this book very much. It was informitative and enlightening. It gave me a new prosective on taking care of my skin and keeping it youthful. Within one monthes time my face has inproved greatly. I have less brakeouts and just more beautiful skin. For the last six years I never that my face could look this good.

Overall, this book apears promising, but in the end, it fails to deliver. Some of the tips are good: smoking isn't healthy for you. Other tips are bad or dubious: esential oils are better for your skin than almost any other products. Then there's the tips that just fall into the "just weird" category: wash your face only once a day... or... showering for more than 5 minutes is destructive to your skin.
I would have liked to see more discussion on exfoliation and antioxidants. The authors seem to entirely overlook the benefits of Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) products, focusing largely on AHA exfoliation. They also push moisturizer for all skin types, which seems kinda unnecessary.
Instead of this book, I'd recomend Paula Begoun's "Beauty Bible," which seems much more effectively presented, researched and documented. Note that Begoun is not a medical doctor, which makes her expertise in this area even more surprising.

The Women Who Knew Too Much: Hitchcock And Feminist Theory first appeared in 1988, but it remains a unique and important work of film theory for college-level students today and its reprint edition assures libraries with solid film analysis holdings will still have access. Hitchcock fans receive critical insights on seven important films, each of which serves as a foundation for an analysis of spectators of both sexes. This updated second edition includes a new chapter surveying the last 15 years of Hitchcock and adds further food for thought.

This book was assigned reading for a Hitchcock class at NYU. I thoroughly enjoyed its even-handed approach to pondering the great film auteur's perspective on women as expressed in his films and the place of women in American films in general.

Although I might disagree with about 5-10% of her conclusions, I would still highly recommend this study.

This book is skewed heavily toward a radical feminist perspective. I guess by that I mean that the author always seems ready to interpret a film as being hostile toward women. I consider myself a feminist, and heaven knows I am no apologist for Hitchcock in his attitude toward, and treatment of, women; but I also refuse to hate or blame men for every ill in the female cosmos. While one could make the case that Hollywood has institutionalized misogyny, and that the strong female roles of the 40s have been replaced to a large extent by roles as prostitutes and crime victims, sometimes the specific conclusions Ms. Modleski reaches are just plain loopy. Other times I think she adds great insight to her observations about the films of one the most talented directors ever.
You just have to read the book knowing that the author does have a strong viewpoint and may not always present a balanced perspective.

The author examines seven films: Blackmail, Murder!, Rebecca, Notorious, Rear Window, Vertigo and Frenzy.

This is a book worth reading, particularly if you are a film (or especially Hitchcock) fan. But you should be aware that this author has an agenda to put forward, and sometimes she doesn't let common sense, or the facts, get in her way. This kind of a book can be very rewarding, but you have to put more effort into the reading of it -- not just reading what the author says, but trying to understand why the author says it. In this sense it is also a good introduction to feminist film theory.

A fascinating though dense read for people interested in women's studies or Hitchcock. It ain't easy reading, but Modleski's perspectives of some of Hitch's best work (as seen through the lens of feminist criticism) is worth the struggle.

A really good overview for those newly diagnosed (or friends, family thereof). Provides sufficient information that an alopecia sufferer is unlikely to pursue quacky, expensive, ineffective treatments. Also includes psychological impacts of the condition. Skip the other books about Alopecia (I've read them all). This is the best there is.

As a person recently diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis (all body), I found this book to be very informative, as well as easy to read and understand.

It helped me to understand that there are other people in the world with the same problem that I have.

I would strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about alopecia.

I understand through my dermatologist that Jerry Shapiro is THE person for North America when it comes to knowing about alopecia.

I hope it helps other people the way it has helped me.

This is a very informative book dealing with the many physical and psychological aspects of alopecia areata. Treatments are discussed as well as purchasing wigs, hats, etc. Having dealt with AA for almost 3 yrs. now, I found that there wasn't a lot of information that I didn't already know. However, the book has been helpful in helping friends and family learn more about AA.

The skin is the largest organ in our bodies, and it is one of the things that defines us in the eyes of others. It is not nearly enough to say that someone is black, or brown or white since there are many shades of black, brown and white, and as far as skin goes not one of them is really black, brown or white. Also there is a difference in the smoothness and texture of skin that is seldom addressed, but very keenly felt. I am amazed that I can tell the relative age of someone even in a still photo by the feel of their skin that my eyes can discern. Is there anything so appealing as the graphite smooth skin of youth? And how we notice it! And how we long to reclaim it! Which, in a sense, is what Lappé means by "Our Cultural Obsession with Skin." We are attracted to and repulsed by the skin of others. Big pores may offend us. An oily sheen may put us off. Freckles we may like or not. Skin advertises our age and the state of our health. Try as we might we cannot hide because our skin is there for all to see.. And the skin doesn't lie, although how hard we try to get it to!

This is an informative and interesting but hardly inclusive little book, especially strong on how we try to improve the appearance of our skin. One of Lappé's major points is that there isn't all that much we can do. Most of what the pharmaceutical industry sells us doesn't work. He offers insights into how the skin functions, to what extent it is a barrier and a sieve. He includes material on "the silicone story," and skin diseases, but is a little heavy on his role and interest in testifying against some chemical companies--but certainly I think we can approve of that.

Although I enjoyed reading this, I would like to see a book on skin that goes more deeply into the cross-cultural and political aspects of skin, how the color and texture, how the oiliness and the blemishes of the skin affect different people. Also a more detailed history about attitudes toward skin differences would be very interesting, including practices such as scaring, tattooing and how the grooming instinct is played out on the skin.

In short this is readable and interesting, but only touches the surface. (I know that's a stupid pun, sorry.)

You will learn just as much as reading a medical reference, except Marc Lappe adroitly puts it all together in a plain text. We are all very obesses with colors and appearance of our skins yet neglect the fact that skin is the front-line boundary against an inimical world. Therefore, more than to your anesthetic sense of beauty, the skin provides resistance and separates us from the outside world through a thinnest of margins. Lappe discusses how the newly discovered permeability of the skin, long recognized by other cultures, has lead to the use of drug-bearing patches; how potentially harmful chemicals penetrate the skin; how vulnerable we are to particular environments. You have to read it yourself and discover "skin".

This was the best book i have ever read in my life. I learned so many causes and how it could be gone. I think this book is a good reference.

I bought this book because it was suggested by our program. After a couple months into the derm residency I wish I would have bought Mckee's dermpath book. Much easier to read, and has plenty of both histo and clinical photos. If you need help sleeping, forget the ambien, this will do the trick.

It took quite some time for me to choose a dermatopatholgy reference. Most of my fellow pathology residents have been using Lever's book, mainly because that's what we have available. I decided to go out on a limb and try this brand new book. I'm quite glad I did. This book is a pleasure to use. It is well written and beautifully illustrated. My only criticism is that the index and table of contents could be more helpful. By the way, my colleagues are also glad I purchased this book. I hardly get to see it anymore!

Wonderfull book, it has a summary table for each entity very useful for fast look, a lot of color images of great cuality and a text concise, precise and exact.

The book gives very brief info on common dermatological findings. good for learning the basics, but not much else than that. not a bad book, but i certainly don't think it's worth the price.

Frankel's Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology is a convenient pocket-sized daily working manual for the recognition and treatment of the most commonly encountered dermatological conditions in the clinic, at the bedside, and in examinations. As such it is particularly suitable for medical undergraduate students and health care specialists. The text is written in a concise and user-friendly manner and is clearly integrated with abundant high quality colour clinical photographs. The contents are presented in a unique and informal format, which reflect the author's desire to provide readers with better accessibility to the facts and facilitate greater ease in the identification and interpretation of various skin lesions. For example, rashes are described under the easy to understand headings "rashes that itch a lot", "red rashes on the face", "red rashes (not on face)" and "scaling rashes". Other areas covered in a similar fashion include blisters, bumps, spots, leg ulcers, nails and folds, hair loss and procedures and supplies. Perhaps one of the best features of this text is the inclusion of a useful section on differential diagnosis and how to make the diagnosis for each dermatological disorder-necessary and helpful information for the uninitiated or inexperienced eye. With the emphasis throughout on simplicity and accessibility, there is less focus on pathogenesis and aetiology. However, this field guide is not essentially a picture book. Indeed, the author provides more than sufficient detail on symptoms and signs, treatment options and prognostic information to compensate for less direct mechanistic content. Overall, Frankel's Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology is an invaluable quick-reference/revision dermatological text which successfully combines qualities of a very good diagnostic atlas with its incorporation of numerous colour illustrations as well as also providing all the essential details on the common or classical skin disorders.

I have read this wonderful book for my exams.It is an excellent book.It has beautiful pictures,illustrations and slides.I do not agree with the author that it is only for "Primary -care practitioner" as a dermatologist I really enjoyed reading it.I find it quite useful and different from other dermatology books.
I recommend this book to all dermatologists,trainee dermatologist and general practitioners.