Skin Manifestations in Rheumatic Disease - Paperback

by Marco Matucci-Cerinic (Editor), Daniel Furst (Editor), David Fiorentino (Editor)

Rheumatologic diseases are highly associated with clinical symptoms of the skin, nails, and mucosal membranes.This book provides the practicing rheumatologist with a rapid, easy to consult reference to help interpret the nature of these cutaneous lesions and then quickly decide upon the appropriate follow-up tests.Utilizing an abundance of informative photographs, it contains all of the essential information needed for early diagnosis and treatment.This comprehensive guide properly orients the practitioner within the challenging world of rheumatologic disorders of the skin and gives insight into when consultation with a dermatologist is advisable."

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Rheumatologic diseases are highly associated with clinical symptoms of the skin, nails, and mucosal membranes. This book provides the practicing rheumatologist with a rapid, easy to consult reference to help interpret the nature of these cutaneous lesions and then quickly decide upon the appropriate follow-up tests. Utilizing an abundance of informative photographs, it contains all of the essential information needed for early diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive guide properly orients the practitioner within the challenging world of rheumatologic disorders of the skin and gives insight into when consultation with a dermatologist is advisable.

Author Biography

Marco Matucci-Cerinic, MD, PhD, Department of Biomedicine, Division of Rheumatology AOUC, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

Daniel Furst, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA

David Fiorentino, MD, PhD, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA, USA