Genetic Skin Disorders

Since the original publication of Genetic Skin Disorders in 1997 there have been broad advances in the understanding of the molecular and physical biology of inherited skin disorders. This fully updated second edition draws on a decade of new insight and genetic discovery and provides invaluable information for differential diagnosis of over 300 distinct skin disorders.

"What distinguishes this work from the usual giant multiauthored good gray textbooks is the confidence bred from extensive clinical experience that is reflected in the critical commentary expressed in lively prose....The book is far better for the glimpses of the author's intellect."---Ervin H. Epstein, Jr., MD, and Michelle Aszterbaum, MD. The New England Journal of Medicine

"Genetic Skin Disorders is designed to be used by basic researchers looking for an easy to use overview, and by practicing clinicians. Its breath of subject coverage, use of photographs, and concise organization makes it a useful addition to any academic or clinical library collection."---E-Streams

"Virginia Sybert has done an outstanding job. She has produced a useable encyclopedic volume that will be greatly appreciated by students and practitioners in dermatology, pediatrics, and genetics....This is a reader-friendly reference book which is comprehensive, informative, up-to-date, instructive, and not least of all entertaining. The author's wit and wisdom is peppered throughout the book, which entices the reader to look at `just one more section' before setting it down."---Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

"This new guidebook provides an excellent means of retrieving...information rapidly....This book's clear outline, excellent illustrations and diagnostic reference tables will be invaluable to pediatricians as well as to clinical geneticists and dermatologists."---Paediatric Child Health Journal

"This is a comprehensive categorical compendium of genetic skin disorders. Each disorder has a differential diagnosis, clinical description, and annotated bibliogrpahy. Most have excellent photographs...This is a book that belongs in the office of every dermatologist, and in the library of every pediatric residency program. I recommend it without peer for dermatology board exams and recertification study. No other similar book has the list of support groups, therapeutic suggestions, and the annotated bibliography found here."---Doody's Review

Virginia P. Sybert, MD, is a Pediatric Dermatologist and Staff Physician in Dermatology at Group Health Permanente and a Clinical Professor in the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.