Includes Index

At the Henry Ford Department of Dermatology, there has been a long-standing
guidebook, initially developed by one of the editors (LK), that provides a practical clinical reference for our residents and junior faculty. Over the years, the
book has expanded and evolved to become a highly valued text among our entire
department. The Practical Guide is an expansion of this effort. Members of Henry
Ford Dermatology Department, alumni, and residents contributed to this Practical
Guide.
We strive to be evidence-based in many of the recommendations. However, as
all of us recognize, many medications used in dermatology are “off-label,” and
others, while widely used, may not have undergone appropriate clinical trials.
Since these treatments are commonly used in clinical practice, we have included
many in our algorithms. Treatment ladders presented (including the dosing of
medication) are based on our experience at Henry Ford. Therefore, appropriate
clinical judgement regarding the individual patient’s condition must be exercised.
This Practical Guide is meant to complement, but not replace, an ACGMEaccredited dermatology residency training program. It is our hope that it would
enhance the excellent level of care that you and your team deliver to your patients.
We would like to thank all the authors for their contribution; without their time
and expertise, this effort would not have come to fruition. Finally, we do sincerely
hope that you will find this Practical Guide useful in your daily patient care