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This richly illustrated book covers almost all skin disorders which would be likely encountered in dermatological practice. Brief, appropriate explanations help the reader gain a visual understanding of clinical dermatology, as do the clinical and pathological images. This atlas-like and clinical text is a must reference for anyone involved in dermatological problems, including medical students, co-medicals, general practitioners, and trainee- and specialized-dermatologists. Shimizu's Textbook of Dermatology features: *The best-selling dermatology textbook, thanks to its concise and clear descriptions of skin diseases. *More than 1300 high-quality clinical photos. *Concise essays for deeper understanding. *Up-to-date coverage of etiology and pathology at the molecular and genetic levels. *Unity of contents achieved by a single author theme based on his long-time clinical practice and research. *An appendix of dermoscopic images. And much more! Read a free PDF text at: derm-hokudai.jp/shimizu-dermatology/index.html.