Description
Book SynopsisA Manual of Dermatology is the latest edition of this comprehensive textbook, covering a broad range of dermatologic disorders, and authored by dermatology experts from the UK and Pakistan.
Divided into 45 chapters, the book begins with the history of dermatology, analysis of the structure, function and development of the skin, and a chapter on patients presenting with skin disorders. Subsequent chapters cover all major skin diseases and groups of diseases, from bacterial, fungal and viral infections, to bullous disorders, disorders of pigmentation and tumours of the skin.
Other topics include skin and sport, skin and psychiatry, dermatoses in men of different ages, burn injuries, and cutaneous drug reactions.
This edition of A Manual of Dermatology has been extensively reviewed and updated, and is enhanced by 329 full colour images and illustrations, and an appendix of differential diagnosis which makes the book an ideal resource for dermatologists and general practitioners.
Key Points
- New edition of this comprehensive textbook of all major dermatologic disorders
- International author team from the UK and Pakistan
- 329 full colour images and illustrations
- Previous edition published 2013
Table of Contents
- The History of Dermatology
- Skin: Structure, Function and Development
- Approach Towards a Dermatological Patient
- Bacterial Infections
- Fungal Infections
- Viral Infections
- Parasitic Infestation, Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Other Venomous Animals
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Eczema
- Keratinizing and Papulosquamous Disorders
- Disorders of the Connective Tissue
- Bullous Disorders
- Sarcoidosis
- Amyloidosis
- Diseases of Blood Vessels and Lymphatic System
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Leg Ulcers
- Disorders of Pigmentation
- Skin and Ultraviolet Radiation
- Cutaneous Reactions to Cold
- Pruritus
- Disorders of the Sebaceous, Sweat and Apocrine Glands
- Hair Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Diseases of the Subcutaneous Fat
- Tumors of the Skin
- Naevi and Malformations
- Malnutrition and Skin
- Primary Cutaneous Immunodeficiency
- Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
- Systemic Effects of Cutaneous Disease: Erythroderma
- Ages of Men and their Dermatoses
- Skin and Sports
- Skin and Psychiatry
- Diseases of the Oral Cavity
- Cutaneous Manifestation of Diseases of External Genitalia
- Miscellaneous Disorders
- Occupational Dermatoses
- Injuries due to Burn
- Fundamentals of Topical Therapy and Some Common Dermatological Preparations
- Systemic Therapy
- Cutaneous Drug Reactions
- Physical Modalities in Cutaneous Therapy
- Radiotherapy in Dermatology
Appendices
Bibliography
Index
