Each chapter is written by a different author and lacks consistency between chapters. Not all chapters follow a standard structure and overlap occurs. For example, broad chapters are included to discuss drug therapies available for cutaneous fungal and viral infections. In most cases, other chapters that specifically address those skin conditions discuss appropriate therapies. This book should not be relied on for sole therapy guidance to treat cutaneous infections.
Books discussing therapy can rapidly fall out of date as new therapies emerge.
The book acknowledges this fact by including a notice at the beginning of the book stating that each physician should be careful to read product packaging regarding drug applications. Atlas of Infections of the Skin is recommended for health science libraries, particularly those connected with teaching hospitals and medical schools. Inc. All rights reserved.