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American Journal of Clinical Dermatology

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01-12-2005

Book Reviews

Author: Dr Howard Maibach

Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology | Issue 6/2005

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Those readers who scan these brief book announcements note that the overwhelming majority of the books are aimed at the novitiate — in terms of student books and atlases. Drs Freinkel and Woodley have sought the help of numerous colleagues to delve into the basic biology of the skin. Magnificent chapters cover everything from the structure and function of the skin (Haake et al.) to the melanocyte (J. Nordlund et al.), to elucidating genetic influences on skin disorders (A. Christiano and A. Paller). These succinct and well written chapters will simplify entering each of these areas of biology — for both the novitiate and the experienced. Books of this type are highly recommended and add significantly to research in the field. …

Biology of the Skin Edited by R.K. Freinkel and D.T. Woodley. Taylor & Francis Group: Pearl River, NY, 2001. 432 pages. ISBN 1850700060

Goodheart’s Photoguide of Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management Authored by H.P. Goodheart. Second edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA, 2003. 576 pages. ISBN 0781737419

Textbook of Neonatal Dermatology Edited by I.J. Frieden, N.B. Esterly and L.F. Eichenfield. W. B. Saunders: Philadelphia, PA, 2000. 528 pages. ISBN 0721678106

Handbook of Molecular and Cellular Methods in Biology and Medicine Edited by L.J. Cseke, P.B. Kaufman, G.K. Podila, et al. Second edition. CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL, 2003. 600 pages. ISBN 0849308151

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, Special Issue, American College of Veterinary Dermatology Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis Authored by T. Olivry. Elsevier Science: Philadelphia, PA, 2001.

Generic Drug Product Development: Solid Oral Dosage Forms Edited by L. Shargel and I. Kanfer. Marcel Dekker: New York, NY, 2005. 381 pages. ISBN 0824754603

Atlas de Dermatoses Ocupacionais Authored by S. Ali Amed. Ministero do Trabalho e Emprego (Atlas of Occupational Dermatoses): Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2003.

Textbook of Contact Dermatitis Edited by R.J.G. Rycroft, T. Menne, P.J. Frosch, et al. Third edition. Springer: Heidelberg, 2001. 1114 pages. ISBN 354066842X

Neurofibromatosis: Handbook for Patients, Families, and Healthcare Professionals Authored by B. Korf and A.E. Rubenstein. Second edition. Thieme: New York, NY, 2005. 253 pages. ISBN 158890301x

Skibo-Diseases: Disorders Affecting Skin and Bones, a Clinical, Dermatologic, and Radiologic Synopsis Authored by J. Freyschmidt. Springer-Verlag Telos: New York, NY, 1998. 207 pages. ISBN 3540640428

PDQ Oral Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Authored by J.J. Sciubba, J.A. Regezi and R.S. Rogers. B.C. Decker: Hamilton, ON, 2002. 368 pages. ISBN 1550092189

Pocket Guide to Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Authored by C. Holden and O. Ostiere. Blackwell Science: New York, NY, 2000. 112 pages. ISBN 0632056630

Measuring Energy Fields: State of the Science Authored by K. Korotkov. Backbone Publishing Company: Fair Lawn, NJ, 2004.

Diseases of the Eye and Skin: A Color Atlas Authored by H.B. Ostler, H. Maibach, A. Hoke and I. Schwab. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA, 2004. 416 pages. ISBN 0781749999

Ulcer-Free: Nature’s Safe and Effective Remedies for Ulcers Authored by G. Halbern. Square One Publishing: Garden City, NY, 2004. ISBN 0757002536

Physicians’ Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance J. Goddard. Fourth edition. CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL, 2003. 444 pages. ISBN 0849313872

Treatment of Auto-Immune Diseases Edited by M. Sticherling and E. Christophers. Springer: New York, NY.

Sunscreens: Regulations and Commercial Development Authored by N. Shaath. Third edition. Taylor and Francis: Boca Raton, FL, 2005. ISBN 0824757947

Illustrated Manual of Pediatric Dermatology: Diagnosis and Management Authored by S. Mallory, A. Bree and P. Chern. Taylor and Francis: New York, NY, 2005. ISBN 1850707537

Litt’s Drug Eruption Reference Manual, Including Drug Interactions 11th edition. Taylor and Francis: New York, NY, 2005. ISBN 1841844934

Tropical Dermatology Authored by S.K. Tyring, O. Lupi and U. Hengge. Elsevier, Churchill Livingstone: Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 515 pages. ISBN 0443067902

Natural Medicines: Comprehensive Database Edited by Therapeutic Research Faculty. Seventh edition. Pharmacist’s Letter/Prescriber’s Letter: Stockton, CA, 2005. 2272 pages. ISBN 0974706221

Phototherapy Treatment Protocols: For Psoriasis and Other Phototherapy Responsive Dermatoses Authored by M.D. Zanolli, S.R. Feldman, A.R. Clark, et al. Parthenon Publishing, CRC Press LLC. New York, NY, 2000. ISBN 1850709920

Pathology of the Skin Authored by P.H. McKee, J.E. Calonje and S.R. Granter. Third edition. Elsevier Mosby: Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 2112 pages. ISBN 0323036724

Akutte Skin Disease [in Danish] Authored by C. Zachariae, R. Gniadecki, N. Veien, et al. Hudsygdomme: Munksgaard, Denmark, 2004.

Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine Authored by M.H. Kryger, T. Roth and W. Dement. Fourth edition. Elsevier Saunders: Philadelphia, PA, 2005. 1552 pages. ISBN 0721607977

Title: Book Reviews
Author: Dr Howard Maibach
Publication date: 01-12-2005
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology / Issue 6/2005
Print ISSN: 1175-0561
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1888
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2165/00128071-200506060-00009

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