Book Reviews

The document reviews two books related to dermatology. The first book, "Current Issues in Dermatology," is an annual series with its inaugural volume divided into five sections: internal medicine, pediatric skin disease, clinical research, dermatopathology, and dermatological surgery. It is noted that while the book is useful for dermatologists with specialized interests and is well-indexed, it may not be as helpful for general dermatologists dealing with common issues like warts and hair loss. A suggestion is made for a potential sixth section on office management of common diseases. The second book, "Textbook of Clinical Medicine-An Approach to Patients' Major Problems," takes a problem-oriented approach and is aimed at medical students. The dermatological section, which is the longest in the book and includes clinical photographs, covers various skin problems including alopecia. However, there are some criticisms, such as the omission of certain conditions and the incorrect use of terms. Overall, the second book is deemed useful and conveniently sized for medical students.