The skin conditions represented in this atlas are arranged by morphology, configuration and distribution. By making a comparison with a physical, visual examination, a diagnosis may be reached. For this reason, a skin condition may appear in more than one location in this atlas for easy identification. The introduction in this atlas guides the physician to the appropriate entry point in the book. Definitions are given of the various morphologies, configurations, and distributions of possible skin conditions.
Photographs illustrate each definition.
Next the book allows physicians to work through an algorithm developed by Lookingbill from the Current Practice of Medicine to reach a certain area of the atlas for reference. However, it is confusing and inconvenient that the numbers and letters in the outline of the algorithm do not correspond to the section or page numbers in the book. The user must refer back to the table of contents to find the appropriate section. The index serves as an alternative way to locate a picture of a specific skin condition. Color Atlas of Dermatology is recommended for health science libraries and for clinical dermatologists.