This thoroughly updated classic text covers the full range of pediatric diseases, with special emphasis on management and which methods work best. Maintains the steadfast tradition of Sid Hurwitz’s ground-breaking work.

Drs. Paller and Mancini, two authorities in pediatric dermatology, have been carefully chosen to revise and update this practical, comprehensive resource. Page after page, they carry on the familiar, easy-to-read writing style that practitioners have always appreciated.

Reviews
“One of the most important pediatric books to appear in the last decade…A veritable treasure…The pros and cons of each mode of therapy are skillfully discussed in a practical way.” (JAMA, rev. of the last ed.)

Key Features

• Management focus - Focuses on management options, pros and cons of treatment options.
• Comprehensive - Covers every pediatric disease in enough detail for the non-specialist.
• Clinical - Focuses on patient diagnosis and management.
• Annotated references for additional reading.
• Format makes it easy to use and to understand.

New to this Edition

• Now in COLOR! Over 850 high quality, updated clinical color photographs of skin disorders help in quick diagnosis.
• New sections covering hereditary disorders of cornification, hereditary disorders of the dermis, skin signs of other systemic diseases, and abuse and fatitial disorders.
• Tables allow for quick reference for differential diagnoses, clinical features, treatments, etc.
• The latest information on the hottest topics, including: discussions of the molecular bases of diseases, genodermatoses, icythoses, patient management, and ongoing patient welfare.