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The text is unique for its take on cognizance of succinct morphology of skin lesion. It is capped by tabulation of generic and brand name of the drugs options in vogue for treatment of skin diseases.The contents of Chapter 3 (Drugs that may Cause Specific Side Effects) are updated by incorporating the definitions of Specific Dermatoses, which may accrue as adverse effects following administration of drug(s) bearing generic and/or brand name in order to facilitate to counter them by appropriate measures, including immediate withdrawal of the incriminating drug(s). The volume of Chapter 5 (Drugs Formulary of Dermatological Preparations) has also been increased by the inclusion of a few recent and a new drug formulary. A new Chapter 6 (Biologics: Therapeutic Applications), an upcoming fascinating subject, has been added to enrich the existing drug choices for various dermatoses. Their indications, the generic and the brand names along with their doses and modes of administration are highlighted. And emphasis on their adverse effects has been vividly outlined as an alert. Emergency Dermatology has also been given attention, and new chapters on Erythroderma and Angioedema have been included emphasising their diagnostic criteria and management strategies.

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Histoid leprosy is a well-known entity, the impact of which on the global leprosy elimination program has been a topic of dialogue. Hence, it is befitting to have a rich didactic contents for teaching, learning and research. It is now sitting cozy over the continuous leprosy spectrum. In fact, it forms its 8th component. The transformation of multibacillary (MB) leprosy is widely acclaimed and recognized globally, while conversion of indeterminate, a passing phase in natural history of leprosy, has never been highlighted, though it is a plausible proposition. Currently, it seems to possess multi-and pauci-bacillary components. Indeed, the latter is intriguing and should be worked up in the future. The black and white photographs are retained. In addition, a color atlas has been incorporated to facilitate the comprehension of the clinical connotation and its instant diagnosis. Slit-skin smear examination, as an office procedure, may facilitate the diagnosis. Its confirmation, however, is required through salient microscopic pathology. The addition of the color atlas may amicably meet the diagnostic requirements. The transformed format incorporating the elaboration of step-by-step execution of various facts so dear to the entity, warranting up-to-date literature alerts. The current document, for all intents and purposes, should therefore serve as an enriched resource material for education.Key features include: The impact of the histoid leprosy on the post-global leprosy elimination era is perceptibly magnified. It is, therefore, relevant to form the details of the entity. This object has been achieved through step-by-step details of the entity like clinical and bacteriological features of M. leprae, cyto-histopathology and immunological profile. The diagnostic criteria are highlighted to facilitate its ultimate management. Includes a color atlas for instant diagnosis.

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