Book Reviews

The document reviews several dermatology books, with a focus on their relevance to specific skin conditions and their utility for medical professionals. One book, "Dermatologic Disorders in Black Children and Adolescents" by Laude and Russo, is praised for addressing skin diseases in deeply pigmented skin but criticized for its brief content and poor quality photographs. It is deemed useful for practitioners in diverse urban areas. Another book, "Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology," is criticized for its disjointed text and potentially misleading therapeutic suggestions, with the reviewer recommending it only for its photographs. "Atlas of Dermatology with Differential Diagnoses" is recognized for its excellent photos but questioned for its utility due to the variability of skin diseases. Lastly, "Diseases of the Hair and Scalp" by Rook and Dawber is highly regarded for its comprehensive coverage of hair and scalp disorders, despite minor errors and differences in nomenclature. The reviewer considers it an indispensable resource for medical libraries. The document also includes brief mentions of other dermatological resources and calls for papers, but these are not the focus of the summary.