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Comprehensive, current, and authoritative coverage of the entire spectrum of dermatologic science, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Now in a more accessible format, with everything you need to know about skin, skin symptoms, and skin diseases right at your fingertips-from the basic science of the skin as an immunoprotective organ--to the day-to-day clinical issues of managing skin diseases like psoriasis, acne, and skin cancer. Encyclopedic in scope, yet skillfully edited so it's easy to read and use. This resource delivers a timely look at dermatologic therapeutics as well as dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. In addition to photographs are tables encapsulating core concepts, while scores of references facilitate further research.