RT Journal
T1 Traitement des dermatoses communes: Diagnostic d'après les lésions, schémas pathogéniques, topographie
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1949
FD February 26
VO 139
IS 9
SP 614
OP 614
DO 10.1001/jama.1949.02900260060033
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1949.02900260060033
AB This book offers much more than one would expect from the title. It is written in a clear and concise style and not only deals with the skin as an autonomous organ, but correlates the cutaneous organ and its manifestations with the entire field of medicine.The first part (120 pages) describes the histophysiology of the skin, methods and technics of examination, including "Brocq's Alphabet of Dermatological Lesions" and allergic and biologic tests. The second part deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the common dermatoses, which are classified according to their primary lesions and localization. Rare dermatoses are briefly mentioned.The book offers a wealth of carefully selected methods of therapy, including physiotherapeutic procedures. Each of the 320 photographs is accompanied by an extensive descriptive text.The book is written primarily for students and junior dermatologists. The experienced specialist will also find it of value in that it groups