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Basic Science and Principles of Dermatologic Diagnosis

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Dermatology

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In contrast to other dermatology textbooks, we have not devoted a single chapter to the embryology, anatomy and physiology of the skin. Since this text is conceived as a clinical text, basic science information is placed with the clinically related diseases. For example, the anatomy and physiology of the sebaceous glands is considered along with acne. Here we will briefly review the fundamental aspects of skin structure and function, with many cross-references to the chapters where topics are expanded upon.

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  1. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ludwig Maximilians University, Frauenlobstraße 9-11, D-80337, Munich, Germany

    Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c.mult. Otto Braun-Falco (Emeritus Professor and Chairman), Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Plewig (Professor and Chairman) & Walter H. C. Burgdorf M.D. (Clinical Lecturer)

  2. Department of Dermatology and Venerology, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, D-23562, Lübeck, Germany

    Prof. Dr. med. Helmut H. Wolff (Professor and Chairman)

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Braun-Falco, O., Plewig, G., Wolff, H.H., Burgdorf, W.H.C. (2000). Basic Science and Principles of Dermatologic Diagnosis. In: Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-97931-6_1

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