Tropical Dermatology, 2nd Edition

Tropical Dermatology, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Steven K. Tyring, Omar Lupi, and Ulrich R. Hengge, is a comprehensive, practical guide to the diagnosis and management of tropical skin diseases in today’s increasingly interconnected world. Recognizing the global resurgence of infectious conditions and the emergence of new pathogens, this edition emphasizes clinical recognition, differential diagnosis, and effective treatment strategies for both common and rare tropical dermatoses.

Key Features

• Disease-oriented organization: Chapters are structured by clinical presentation rather than by pathogen, facilitating rapid bedside reference.
• Comprehensive coverage: Includes epidemiology, pathology, laboratory testing, management, and prevention for a wide spectrum of tropical skin diseases.
• Traveler and occupational guidance: Focused considerations for international travelers and professionals working in tropical regions.
• Emerging and re-emerging infections: New chapters on Tungiasis, Ebola, and Zika virus, with updates on novel therapies.
• High-quality visual aids: Over 650 full-color clinical images, including rare and hard-to-find presentations, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
• Global expertise: Contributions from dermatology specialists across the U.S., Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia ensure a broad, international perspective.

Product Details

• Publisher: Elsevier; 2 edition (December 30, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323296343
• ISBN-13: 978-0323296342