Scher and Daniel's Nails

Dr. Scher is a leading expert in nail disorders, including fungal diseases, and nail surgery. He is interested in clinical research, and has established nail clinics at NYU, Brown, Columbia University, and University of North Carolina. Additionally, he is a former President of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Scher received his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine, and trained as a resident in dermatology at New York University.

C. Ralph Daniel, III, M.D. has been in private practice and a member of the clinical staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, where he has also held the position of Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at that institution from 1991. As of 2005, Dr. Daniel has also served as Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr. Daniel has served in numerous leadership positions in the American Academy of Dermatology, including as a member of the editorial board of the Journal of the AAD and the Bioterrorism Task Force. Dr. Daniel is author or co-author of over 100 publications, among which are dermatology texts, book chapters and articles. Dr. Daniel holds an M.D. from the University of Mississippi. Adam I. Rubin, MD is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Assistant Professor of Dermatology in Pediatrics and Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds memberships of American Academy of Dermatology, Council for Nail Disorders, European Nail Society, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, American Medical Association, The American Society of Dermatopathology and The International Society of Dermatopathology.

SECTION ONE - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS- Nail Signs and Symptoms
SECTION TWO - THE NORMAL NAIL- Historic Aspects of Nail Disease
Structure and Function of the Nail Unit
SECTION THREE - DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES - An Approach to Initial Examination of the Nail
Subungual Exostosis, Nail Disease and Radiologic Considerations
Histopathology
SECTION FOUR - THE ABNORMAL NAIL- Pigmentation Abnormalities
Brittle Nails
Simple Onycholysis
Simple Chronic Paronychia
Dermatological Diseases
Onychomycosis
Podiatric Approach to Onychomycosis
Nonfungal Infections and Acute Paronychia
Nails in Systemic Disease
Systemic Drugs
Tumors of the Nail Apparatus
Occupational Nail Disorders
Disorders of the Nail Unit due to Podiatric Biomechanical Considerations
Nail Cosmetics: The Benefits and Pitfalls
Pediatric Diseases
Nails In Older Individuals
SECTION FIVE - THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES - Basic and Advanced Nail Surgery (Part 1: Principles and Techniques)
Basic and Advanced Nail Surgery (Part 2: Indications and Complications)
Glossary.

"The book is written for any healthcare providers who either treat patients with nail disorders or are interested in nail signs of diseases. ... This is a valuable addition to the library of healthcare providers interested in observing, diagnosing, and treating nail disease, as well as in recognizing unique clues to systemic disorders found in nails." (Renata H. Mullen, Doody's Book Reviews, May 03, 2019)