Description
Book SynopsisThe best-selling text has been completely revised and revitalised in this fifth edition, with the authors once again encouraging general practitioners, medical students, general physicians and early stage dermatology specialist trainees and interns to relish the unique challenge of diagnosing and treating skin conditions.
Table of ContentsPreface to the Fifth Edition vii
Acknowledgements viii
Introduction ix
1 Skin Disease in Perspective 1
2 The Function and Structure of the Skin 7
3 Diagnosis of Skin Disorders 30
4 Disorders of Keratinization 45
5 Psoriasis 52
6 Other Papulosquamous Disorders 68
7 Eczema and Dermatitis 76
8 Reactive Erythemas and Vasculitis 99
9 Bullous Diseases 113
10 Connective Tissue Disorders 126
11 Disorders of Blood Vessels and Lymphatics 140
12 Sebaceous and Sweat Gland Disorders 156
13 Regional Dermatology 171
14 Racial Skin Differences 197
15 The Skin at Different Ages 208
16 Infections 214
17 Infestations 249
18 Skin Reactions to Light 258
19 Disorders of Pigmentation 267
20 Skin Tumours 278
21 The Skin in Systemic Disease 311
22 Cosmetic Dermatology 323
23 The Skin and the Psyche 334
24 Other Genetic Disorders 342
25 Drug Eruptions 351
26 Medical Treatment 359
27 Physical Forms of Treatment 366
28 Dermoscopy 385
Formulary 1: Topical Treatments 397
Formulary 2: Systemic Medication 410
Index 427A
