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Dermoscopy ~ Dermatology Laboratory Tests ~ Botanical Dermatology

Staging Melanoma,
Cancer Site-Specific Schema & Coding, Cancer Schema Selection

Clinical Dermatology ~ Dermatology Physical Examinations

Dermatology Atlases & Image Databases ~ Dermatology in the Cinema

Dermatologic Surgical Procedures & Techniques

Dermatology & Dermatolpathology Cases & Grand Rounds

DERMATOLOGY JOURNALS

Dermatology Journals

ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY - American Medical Association (AMA) Multimedia Archives of Dermatology (Text & Images). For more information see the American Medical Association (AMA)

AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY - Australasian College of Dermatologists and the New Zealand Dermatological Society Multimedia Australasian Journal of Dermatology (Text & Images). For more information see the Australasian College of Dermatologists; DermNet NZ or New Zealand Dermatological Society

BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY - British Association of Dermatologists & Published by: Blackwell Science and Munksgaard Multimedia British Journal of Dermatology (Text & Images). For more information see the British Association of Dermatologists

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY - St. John's Hospital Dermatological Society, and the British Association of Dermatologists & Published by: Blackwell Science and Munksgaard Multimedia Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Journal (Text & Images). For more information see the British Association of Dermatologists

DERMATOLOGY ONLINE JOURNAL - Editor: B. Burrall; Managing Editor: E. Maverakis; Publishing Editor: A.C. Huntley Multimedia Dermatology Journal (Text & Images).

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY - American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology; International Society for Dermatologic Surgery; American College of Phlebology; International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery & the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery & Published by: Blackwell Science and Munksgaard Multimedia Dermatologic Surgery Journal (Text & Images). For more information see the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology; International Society for Dermatologic Surgery; American College of Phlebology or the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERY: INCORPORATING MEDICAL AND SURGICAL DERMATOLOGY - Canadian Dermatology Association Multimedia Journal of Cutaneous Medical and Surgery: Incorporating Medical and Surgical Dermatology Journal (Text & Images). For more information see the Canadian Dermatology Association

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY - American Academy of Dermatology & Published by: Mosby, Inc., Health Sciences Division, Elsevier Science Multimedia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (Text & Images). For more information see American Academy of Dermatology

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY - Society for Pediatric Dermatology, International Society of Pediatric Dermatology, Dutch Pediatric Dermatology Society, Belgian Pediatric Dermatology Society, Latin American Pediatric Dermatology Society and the Spanish Society of Pediatric Dermatology Multimedia Pediatric Dermatology Journal (Text & Images). For more information see the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

PHOTODERMATOLOGY, PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY AND PHOTOMEDICINE - Photomedicine Society & the British Photodermatology Group Multimedia Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine Journal (Text & Images).

DERMATOLOGY CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

Dermatology Clinical Practice Guidelines with Text & Images

AAD DERMATOLOGY GUIDELINES - American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Multimedia Dermatology Clinical Practice Guidelines (Text & Images). For more information see American Academy of Dermatology

ASDS POSITION STATEMENTS AND WHITE PAPERS - American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Multimedia Dermatologic Surgery Practice Guidelines (Text & Images). For more information see the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGIST CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES - British Association of Dermatologists Multimedia Dermatology Clinical Practice Guidelines (Text & Images). For more information see the British Association of Dermatologists

Dermatology Practice Management Guidelines

AAD PRACTICE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES - American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Multimedia Dermatology Practice Management Guidelines (Text & Images). For more information see American Academy of Dermatology

DERMATOLOGY DICTIONARIES & GLOSSARIES

Dermatology Dictionaries & Glossaries

DERMATOLOGY GLOSSARY - Authors: S. Colaco, J. Hong, S. Saeed, R. Kasper, M. Tsang & T. Berger; University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Multimedia Dermatology Glossary: An Illustrated, Interactive Guide to Clinical Dermatology and Dermatopathology (Text & Images).
Dermatology Glossary: An Illustrated, Interactive Guide to Clinical Dermatology and Dermatopathology
"...presents definitions and illustrations of common dermatology and dermatopathology terms and conditions. Definitions include information regarding pathogenesis, histology, clinical presentation, and treatment/prognosis where clinically applicable..."

DERMATOLOGY DICTIONARY - DERMATOLOGY GLOSSARY - SkinCareGuide.com Ltd. Multimedia Dermatology Dictionary - Dermatology Glossary (Text & Images). For more information see SkinCareGuide.com Ltd.

DERMOSCOPY, SKIN BIOPSY, ETC.

Dermoscopy (Epiluminescence Microscopy)

Dermoscopy Practice Guidelines

DERMOSCOPY - Authors: I. Stangennelli (Director of Cutaneous Oncology, Niguarda Ca Granda Hospital, Italy) & M.A. Pizzichetta (Division of Preventive Oncology, Centro Di Riferimento Oncologico of Aviano, Italy), & eMedicine Multimedia Online Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations).
Dermoscopy
"...is a noninvasive method that allows the in vivo evaluation of colors and microstructures of the epidermis, dermal-epidermal junction, and the papillary dermis not visible to the naked eye..."
Example of "Dermoscopy" Categories include
"...Author Information;
Introduction (Background of Disease, etc.);
Clinical (History, Physical & Causes);
Differentials;
Workup (Lab Studies, Imaging Studies, etc.);
Treatment;
Medication; etc..."
For more information see Dermatology; eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

Dermoscopy Cases

DERMATOSCOPY CASES: MELANOMA MIMICKERS AND MELANOMAS - Kaare Weismann, Henrik Lorentzen, Frederik Grønhøj & Mads F.R. Nielsen, The Naevus Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen NV, Denmark Multimedia Dermatoscopy Cases (Text & Images). For more information see Dermatoscopy

Dermoscopy Courses, Lectures, Lessons, etc.

AN INTRODUCTION TO DERMATOSCOPY - Kaare Weismann Kaare Weismann, Henrik Lorentzen & Mads F.R. Nielsen, The Naevus Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen NV, Denmark Multimedia Dermatoscopy Course (Text & Images).
Examples of "An Introduction to Dermatoscopy" Course Chapters include
"...How to Perform Dermatoscopy;
Structures & Features; etc..."
For more information see Dermatoscopy

DERMATOLOGY LABORATORY TESTS

Dermatology Laboratory Tests

IMMUNODERMATOLOGY LABORATORY - Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University Health Care, University of Utah Multimedia Dermatology Laboratory Tests Database (Text & Images).
Examples of "Immunodermatology Laboratory Texts include
"...Dermatology Diagnostic Tests;
Dermatology Biopsy Site Selection;
Dermatology Diseases;
Dermatology Disease Images; etc..."
For more information see the Department of Dermatology or the School of Medicine

BOTANICAL DERMATOLOGY

Botanical Dermatology Databases

BOTANICAL DERMATOLOGY DATABASE (BoDD) - Richard J. Schmidt, Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Multimedia Botanical Dermatology Database & Botanical Dermatology Lessons (Text & Images).
The "BoDD Main Index" Subject Categories include
"...Indexes of plant names;
Indexes of plant products;
Dermatological indexes;
Index of Botanical Dermatology Reviews;..."

STAGING MELANOMA & CANCER SITE-SPECIFIC SCHEMA AND CODING

Staging Melanoma

STAGING MELANOMA - Melanomacenter.org Multimedia Staging Melanoma Lessons & Database (Text & Images).
"...When a biopsy shows the presence of melanoma, the next step is to determine the cancer's stage, how large the tumor is and how far it has spread..."
Staging Melanoma includes
"...TNM (Tumor Node Metastasis) Staging System;
Stages 0-IV & Lymph Node Evaluation..."
For more information see the Melanoma Cener

Cancer Site-Specific Schema & Coding

CANCER SITE-SPECIFIC SCHEMA AND CODING INSTRUCTION - American Joint Committee on Cancer Multimedia Cancer Schema and Coding Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
The Collaborative Staging System
"...is a carefully selected set of data items that describe how far a cancer has spread at the time of diagnosis..."
Examples of "Selection of the Correct Schema for Specific Histologies" Categories include
Melanomas;
Kaposi Sarcoma;
Retinoblastoma;
Lymphoma;
Mycosis Fungoides;
Lymphoma;
Hematopoietic; etc..."
For more information see the American Joint Committee on Cancer

CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY

Clinical Dermatology including History, Physical Causes, Treatment, etc.

CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY - eMedicine Multimedia Clinical Online Medical & Physician Clinical Dermatology Reference Articles, Lessons, etc. (Text & Images). CME Available with Credits.
Each "Clinical Dermatology" Article include
"...Author Information;
Introduction (Background of Disease, etc.);
Clinical (History, Physical & Causes);
Differentials;
Workup (Lab Studies, Imaging Studies, etc.);
Treatment;
Medication;
Follow-Up & Miscellaneous (Medical/Legal Pitfalls, etc.)..."
Examples of "Clinical Dermatology" Categories include
"...Allergy and Immunology;
Bacterial Infections;
Benign Neoplasms;
Bullous Diseases;
Connective Tissues Diseases;
Cosmetics;
Diseases of Pigmentation;
Diseases of the Adnexa;
Diseases of the Dermis;
Diseases of the Oral Mucosa;
Diseases of the Subcutaneouse Tissue;
Diseases of the Vessels; etc..."
For more information see eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

DERMATOLOGY PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Dermatology Examination Course with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

VIRTUAL DERMATOLOGY PATIENTS (SHOCKWAVE) - M. Bigby & A.A. Qureshi, Department of Dermatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & the Virtual Patient Reference Library, Research and Academic Affairs (R&AA), Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), & Harvard Medical School Multimedia Dermatologic Exam Video Course - Dermatology Examination (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Virtual Dermatology Patients
"...The purpose of this module is to teach medical students an approach to evaluating patients with skin disease..."
Examples of "Dermatologic Examination" Video Course Categories & Subcategories include
Office Procedures
"...KOH Prep;
Tinea Capitis KOH;
KHO of Nails;
Tzanck Prep;
Scabies Prep;
Confirming Pediculuosis Capitis;
Punch Biopsy; etc..."
Patient's History;
Dermatologic Physical Exam;
Diagnostic Tests; etc.
For more information see Virtual Dermatology Patients Home Page; Virtual Patient Reference Library, The Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Research and Academic Affairs (R&AA); Department of Dermatology; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or the Harvard Medical School

DERMATOLOGY EXAM - Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Multimedia Dermatology Exam (Text & Images).
Dermatology Exam includes
Physical Assessment of the Skin
"...Labeling of Skin Lesions, by Configuration and Distribution;
The arrangement or pattern of lesions in relation to other lesion;
The arrangement of lesions over an area of skin; etc..."
Procedures
"...Gram Stain; KOH; Tzanck Prep; Scabies Prep; MoIIuscum Prep;
Touch Prep: Shave Biopsy; Saucerization Biopsy/Excision;
Punch Biopsy; etc..."

For more information see the Division of Dermatology or the Department of Medicine

DERMATOLOGY ATLASES & DERMATOPATHOLOGY ATLASES

Dermatology Atlases (1,000 or more Images)

ATLAS OF DERMATOPATHOLOGY - J. Feit, H. Jedličková, Z. Vlašín, G. Burg, Werner Kempf, Leo Schärer & L. Matyska; Institute of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text & Images).
Available in English & Czech.
Registration is Free or you may use a "Temporary One Time Password".
Atlas of Dermatopathology
"...contains THOUSANDS of clinical and histological images of skin diseases. Virtual microscope interface is used to access histological images available in very high resolution..."
Examples of "Atlas of Dermatopathology" Categories & Subcategories include
Non-tumorous Skin Diseases
"...Diseases of the Epidermis;
Blistering Diseases;
Perivascular Infiltration of Upper Dermis;
Diffuse Infiltration of the Upper Dermis;
Connective Tissue Disorders;
Vasculitides; Panniculitides; etc..."
Skin Tumors
"...Benign Epidermal Tumors;
Malignant Epidermal Tumors;
Adnexal Tumors;
Mesenchymal Tumors; etc..."
Cysts of the Skin and Subcutis & Dermatovenerology; etc.
For more information see Atlases or the Faculty of Medicine

DERMATLAS: DERMATOLOGY IMAGE ATLAS - B.A. Cohen (Pediatric Dermatology) & C.U. Lehmann (General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine), Johns Hopkins Childrens Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text & Images).
"DermAtlas" includes
"...over "11,000" Dermatology Images from more than "500" Contributors.
"DermAtlas" is designed for
"...for educational use by health care professionals, parents and patients..."
For more information see Johns Hopkins Childrens Center or Johns Hopkins Medicine

DERMIS: DERMATOLOGY ONLINE ATLAS - Project Directors: T.L. Diepgen (Clinical and Social Medicine, University of Heidelberg) & G. Schuler (Department of Dermatology, University of Erlangen). Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text & Images).
Available in English, German, Portuguese, Spanish & Turkish.
DermIS
"...offers elaborate image atlases (DOIA and PeDOIA) complete with diagnoses and differential diagnoses, case reports and additional information on almost all skin diseases..."

DERMATOLOGY ATLAS: SKIN DISEASE IMAGE ATLAS - Dermnet, Interactive Medical Media LLC Multimedia Dermatology Atlas: Skin Disease Image Atlas (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Dermnet
"..contains over 23,000 images of skin disease..."

Dermatology Atlases (Less than 1,000 Images)

ATLAS OF DERMATOLOGY - J.L. Melton & J.R. Swanson, Department of Dermatology, Loyola University Medical Education Network (LUMEN), Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Dermatology Medical Education; Graduate Medical Education or LUMEN

ATLAS TUNISIEN DE DERMATOLOGIE ONLINE - M. Denguezli, Service de dermatologie Chu Farhat Hached Sousse Tunisie, Tunisia Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text & Images). French/Français & some English. For more information see Société Tunisienne de Dermatologie

DERMATOLOGY IMAGE BANK (REAL PLAYER) - John L. Bezzant, Department of Dermatology, University of Utah School of Medicine Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Education Resources; Knowledge Weavers or the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

DERMATOLOGY ATLAS - NEW ZEALAND DERMNET - New Zealand Dermatological Society, New Zealand Multimedia Dermatology Atlas (Text & Images).

DERMATOLOGY IN THE CINEMA

Dermatology in the Cinema with Text, Images, Simulations, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound

DERMATOLOGY IN THE CINEMA - V. Reese, Dermatology, UC San Francisco Multimedia Dermatology Lessons (Text, Images, Simulations, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Dermatology in the Cinema includes:
"...Manifestation of Evil (use of skin diseases to represent evil in movies);
Realism (movies which depict skin disease realistically and sympathetically);
Actors with Skin Findings;
Extensive list of dermatologic findings in the Cinema, etc..."

DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES & TECHNIQUES COURSES, LECTURES, LESSONS, ETC.

Dermatologic Surgical Procedures & Techniques with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound)

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY CORE CURRICULUM - Dermatologic Surgery, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington Multimedia Clinical Skills & Clinical Procedures: Dermatology Surgery Procedures & Techniques (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Registration Required.
Examples of "Dermatologic Surgery" Video Lectures include
"...Surgical Anatomy Video Lecture;
Wound Healing Video Lecture;
Antiseptics, Dressings and Wound Care Video Lecture;
Surgical Instruments and Their Care Video Lecture;
Suturing Techniques Video Lecture;
Introduction to Flaps Video Lecture;
Electrosurgery Video Lecture; etc..."
For more information see Dermatologic Surgery or the Division of Dermatology

DERMATOLOGY PROCEDURE VIDEOS (REALPLAYER) - John L. Bezzant, Department of Dermatology, University of Utah School of Medicine Multimedia Clinical Skills & Clinical Procedures: Dermatology Procedures Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound).
Examples of "Dermatology Procedures" Video Lessons include
"...Spray Freezing Video Lecture;
Punch Biopsy Video Lecture;
Punch Site Closure Video Lecture;
Shave Biopsy Video Lecture;
Hyfrecator Basics Video Lecture;
Skin Tag Removal Video Lecture; etc..."
For more information see the Dermatology Image Bank; Education Resources; Knowledge Weavers or the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Dermatologic Surgical Procedures & Techniques & Physician Reference Articles

CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY - SURGICAL - eMedicine Multimedia Online Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations). For more information see Dematology; eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

Examples from over "30" "Dermatologic Surgical Procedures & Techniques" include

Suturing Techniques

Suturing Dressings

Skin Grafting

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Electrosurgery for the Skin Procedures & Techniques Lessons

ELECTROSURGERY FOR THE SKIN (ELECTROCOAGULATION; ELECTRODESICCATION; FULGURATION; & ELECTROSECTION) - Authors: B.L. Hainer (Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina) and R.B. Usatine (UCLA School of Medicine, UCLA); Published by the American Family Physician, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Multimedia Electrosurgery for the Skin Procedures & Techniques Lessons (Text & Images).
Electrosurgery
"...is used to destroy benign and malignant lesions, to control bleeding, and to cut or excise tissue.
Electrosurgery is simple to perform and is useful for treating a variety of skin lesions, especially small superficial lesions (skin tags and small angiomas).
The major modalities in electrosurgery are electrodesiccation, fulguration, electrocoagulation, and electrosection...."
For more information see the American Family Physician, Oct 1, 2002; American Family Physician or the American Academy of Family Physicians

DERMATOLOGY & DERMATOPATHOLOGY CASES & GRAND ROUNDS

Dermatology Cases & Grand Rounds

DERMATOLOGY CASE OF THE MONTH - Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis Multimedia Dermatology Cases (Text & Images). For more information see the Division of Dermatology; Department of Medicine or the School of Medicine

DERMATOLOGY CASES WITH CME - B.A. Cohen (Pediatric Dermatology) & C.U. Lehmann (General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine), Johns Hopkins Childrens Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Multimedia Dermatology Cases, CME Credit Available (Text & Images). For more information see Dermatlas; Johns Hopkins Childrens Center or Johns Hopkins Medicine

VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS IN DERMATOLOGY - D. Elpern (The Skin Clinic, Williamstown, MA, USA) & H. Foong (Foong Skin Specialist Clinic, Ipoh, Malaysia) Multimedia Dermatology Grand Rounds (Text & Images).

Dermatology & Rheumatology Cases

CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES: CASES - On-line Atlas of Dermatology and Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, University of Pradova, Italy Multimedia Dermatology & Rheumatology Cases (Text & Images). Over "20" Dermatology & Rheumatology Cases Cases Online. For more information see On-line Atlas of Dermatology and Rheumatology

Dermatopathology Cases

DERMATOPATHOLOGY CASES - Dermatopathology Unit, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburg Medical Center, University of Pittsburg, PA Multimedia Dermatopathology Cases (Text & Images).
Each Dermatopathology Case includes:
Clinical Findings
"...Clinical History;
Physical Exam;
Clinical Cours;
Laboratory & Imaging Studies;
Histopathology..."
Figures & Images;
Diagnosis & Discussion;
References.
For more information see Dearmatopathology Unit or the Department of Dermatology

DERMATOPATHOLOGY ONLINE CASE COLLECTION - H. Shen, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Dermatopathology Cases (Text and Images).
Dermatopathology Online Case Collection
"...Currently, fifty-seven dermatopathology cases are included, with the intension for future expansion. Each case starts with patient's history, high-resolution microscopic views, and a link to final diagnosis. In final diagnosis page, links to clinical presentation and detailed features of each disease entity are included. This online case collection also provides a search function that makes it easier to find a specific word or word combinations..."
For more information see Anatomic Pathology Training Lectures; Seminars, Cases and Lectures or the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

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