Dr. Mercedes E. Gonzalez, board certified in pediatric dermatology, dermatology and pediatrics, has joined me in writing this expanded 4th edition, now retitled “Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Adult and Pediatric Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management.”
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and care of common skin disorders for patients of all ages. We have tried to make this the most practical resource for dermatologists, dermatology residents, medical students, residents in various areas of medicine, practicing physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and the general population i.e., anyone that encounters disorders of the skin.
Eleven new chapters: Birthmarks, Neonatal and Infantile Eruptions, Acne, Eczema, Superficial Bacterial Infections, Superficial Viral Infections, Viral & Bacterial Exanthems, Lumps, Bumps and Linear Eruptions, Hair and Nail Disorders, Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease and Neurocutaneous Syndromes have been added.
In addition to the new chapters on pediatric dermatology, the book has been further enlarged to encompass a wider assortment of cutaneous disorders. The book now includes presentations of disorders in racially and ethnically diverse populations and in the aging population, who are now presenting with a greater incidence of pre-cancers, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, melanoma, as well as rare skin cancers such as Merkel cell carcinoma.
The content has been updated to remain current and the formularies contain the latest in over-the-counter and prescription medications. We have also included many of the recent “biologics” that have become exciting tools for the targeted treatment of many immunologic and neoplastic disorders in dermatology.