Dermatology DDxDeck (Cards)

~ Thomas Habif (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[A] unique teaching aid for non-dermatologists and trainees in dermatology. ...600 photos of 164 skin diseases...have been reproduced in vivid color and arranged on book-mark sized (2.5x10 inches) laminated cards that are bound at one end for portability and convenience. On the reverse side of each card is a description of the disorder, the history, physical findings and treatment. The contents are replete with numerous pediatric skin conditions. The obligate basic principles of dermatologic treatment, guidelines of use of topical corticosteroids and their potency list are also included. DDxDeck will be perfect for a short flight, train ride or a quick study between patients in clinic!" --US Dermatologist Robert A. Silverman, M.D.

"...a completely new concept...the photos are, almost without exception, of excellent quality and extremely lifelike...descriptions are nice and pithy. One memorable statistic is that about 20% of consultations in General Practice have a dermatological element so the need for a compact yet comprehensive and readable compilation of common dermatological conditions is paramount." - UK General Practitioner, www.univadis.co.uk

Book Description

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Product Details

• Cards: 344 pages
• Publisher: Mosby (April 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323043488
• ISBN-13: 978-0323043489
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 2.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Derm Book, November 12, 2008

By	Med Book Guy "Med Book Guy" (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews

This is a great book because it has great info and pictures, but it is consolidated into a quick reference. When I am seeing pts in the clinic I don't want a 12 page description of a condition; rather just a quick review and a few good pics. If you have ever matched paint colors with the color strips this "book" works very similar. It is a stack of cards essentially broken up into loose categories of similar conditions (ie: vesicular rashes)... you can almost look up the discription and flip the pictures until you find one that matches... the info is on the back ofthe cards mainly, some captions are on the front under each picture.

Its a great book, esp. you don't want every known detail in the world on a condition and just the facts!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Dandy resource, June 10, 2007

By	Priscilla P. Merrill "pris punny" (Northwood, NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is really neat. The pictures are great and very user friendly. Can fit in your lab coat. It covers many of the major derm situations in primary care. I like the treatment section, it seems more thorough than Habif's larger red book. I'm fortunate to live in Dr. Habif's neck of the woods and attend his wonderful lectures so it helps that I know and respect the author.