Like all the books in the Davis's Notes Series, DermNotes is a handy reference filled with clinically pertinent information that is small enoughto fit inside a pocket. The book is packed with dermatological photos and loaded with content, covering the most common and serious skin diseases. Easy to use thumb tabs help users find information quickly and therefore provide confident care. DermNotes offers succinct and critical information about dermatology disorders, and their diagnosis and treatment, at your fingertips.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Great for rotations!:
I am a PA student and bought this book for my surgical/clinical derm rotation. This book is an excellent review of the most commonly encountered problems. There is a section which specifically covers lasers and what they are used for and at what strengths, which was very helpful. I kept this in my pocket for the whole rotation and was constantly looking at it in my free time. I eventually showed my preceptor and she was so impressed with it she eventually bought one too! A definite necessity for the... more info
Pretty good, but:
This is a small pocket guide with excellent text information. The only reservation I have is about the pictures. The quality of the images is a little low.
Very helpful, easy to use!!:
Derm notes is a concise reference that quickly defines each condition, gives etiology and prevalence within patient populations, and presents treatment options. It also contains images that are excellent for recognizing conditions as they present in the clinic. I am currently on my Pediatrics rotation and have referred to Derm Notes frequently to confirm diagnoses and consult treament plans. It can't replace a large derm atlas, but that isn't its function. This book does what it's designed to do,... more info
A Great Resource:
This is a great pocketbook for anyone who is learning dermatology. Not only is it full of helpful visuals, but it is concise, small, and very user-friendly.
