Clinical Management in Psychodermatology [Hardcover]

Wolfgang Harth (Author), Uwe Gieler (Author), Daniel Kusnir (Author), Francisco A. Tausk (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540347186 | ISBN-13: 978-3540347187 | Publication Date: December 3, 2008 | Edition: 1

Psychocutaneous Medicine offers an overview of diseases in psychosomatic dermatology and creates a bridge between cutaneous and emotional disorders using extraordinary illustrations and clinical images of psychosomatic dermatology. It covers both common and rare diseases and helps doctors and psychologists recognize and deal with psychosocial features in dermatology and venerology. This superbly illustrated clinical atlas with concise text passages follows the American diagnosis classification DSM-V and current evidence-based guidelines. It allows rapid recognition of masked emotional disorders and thus administration of the most effective and efficient treatment as early as possible. Hone your diagnostic vision for psychosomatic disorders. Treat your patients efficiently and effectively. Psychocutaneous Medicine is a picture atlas and textbook that is indispensable for dermatologists, psychologists, pediatricians and general practitioners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "Many skin conditions have a psychiatric component, either causal … or real disfigurement from a skin disease. This book attempts to describe these conditions. … written for all physicians working in the areas of practical dermatology and psychosomatics. … useful for anyone working with the mentally afflicted as it may help them to diagnose and address psychiatric conditions by observing the skin. … In this, it is a very useful reminder to those who see patients with psychological aspects to their skin issues … ." (Kathleen E Kramer, Doody’s Review Service, September, 2009)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540347186
• ISBN-13: 978-3540347187
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,177,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)