Description
Book SynopsisNail abnormalities are common and appearances can be difficult to diagnose with certainty. They may be a sign of an underlying internal disease or disorder so it is vital that correct diagnosis and treatment are achieved.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the anatomy, infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours of the nail. Beginning with detailed discussion on nail evolution, anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, blood supply and functions, the following chapters examine numerous nail disorders in children and adults.
The final chapters describe nail surgery and nail cosmetics, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of various products.
The thorough text is further enhanced by numerous full colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic images, to assist learning.
Key points
- Comprehensive guide to disorders of the nail
- Describes in detail the anatomy, embryology and functions of nail
- Discusses infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours in all age groups
- Separate chapters on nail surgery and nail cosmetics
- Includes more than 275 full colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic images
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Evolution of nail
- Chapter 2. Basic Science: Anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, blood supply, functions
- Chapter 3. Approach to nail disorders
- Chapter 4. Dermatoscopy
- Chapter 5a. Nail disorders in children
- Chapter 5b. Congenital and hereditary diseases
- Chapter 6. Nail changes and disorders in elderly
- Chapter 7. Nail changes in lichen planus
- Chapter 8. Nail psoriasis
- Chapter 9. Trachyonychia
- Chapter 10. Nail in other dermatological diseases
- Chapter 11. Dermatophytic Onychomycosis
- Chapter 12. Non Dermatophytic Onychomycosis
- Chapter 13. Paronychia
- Chapter 14. Nail tumours
- Chapter 15. Ingrown toe nail
- Chapter 16. Pigment anomalies of nail
- Chapter 17. Psychosomatic disorders
- Chapter 18. Drug induced nail changes
- Chapter 19. Nails in systemic diseases
- Chapter 20a. Anaesthesia & instruments for nail surgery
- Chapter 20b. Nail surgery
- Chapter 21. Nail cosmetics
