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Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text by David Gawkrodger (Professor Emeritus in Dermatology, University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK)

Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is an ideal resource for today's medical student, hospital resident, specialty registrar in dermatology or internal medicine, specialist nurse or family doctor. It presents the subject as a series of two page 'learning units', each covering important aspects of clinical dermatology. These units use an unsurpassed collection of colour clinical photographs of all major dermatological conditions, concise yet comprehensive text and key point boxes to aid quick access to information and examination preparation. They incorporate summaries of the essential skin biology and associated basic sciences that underpin clinical practice, as well as advice on established and emerging dermatological treatments, reflecting the ever expanding use of technology. Guidance is also given to dermatological emergencies and to the most useful online resources for updates and further reference. Building on previous success, this sixth edition has been fully revised throughout. A major advance is the accompanying downloadable eBook version - this delivers new, interactive features and invaluable additional content, making it a more complete and engaging resource than ever before. Includes interactive eBook version with bonus material - incoporating self-test flashcards, multiple-choice questions and a wealth of extra clinical images, to help prepare for examinations, check understanding and hone your diagnostic skills New and enhanced coverage of key and emerging areas - including skin cancer, biologic therapies, psychodermatology, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic procedures, genital dermatoses, pregnancy eruptions, yeast-related skin conditions, contact dermatitis and patch testing New line drawings and photographs incorporated throughout to further improve clarity and ensure comprehensive visual coverage of important dermatological conditions

Table of Contents

1 Microanatomy of the skin 2 Derivatives of the skin 3 Physiology of the skin 4 Biochemistry of the skin 5 Inflammation, immunity and the skin 6 Molecular genetics and the skin 7 Terminology of skin lesions 8 Taking a history 9 Examining the skin 10 Practical clinic procedures 11 Basics of medical therapy 12 Epidemiology of skin disease 13 Body image, the psyche and the skin 14 Psoriasis - Epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation 15 Psoriasis - Management and complications 16 Psoriasis - Biologics 17 Eczema - Basic principles and irritant contact dermatitis 18 Eczema - Allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing 19 Eczema - Atopic eczema 20 Eczema - Other forms 21 Lichenoid eruptions 22 Papulosquamous eruptions 23 Erythroderma 24 Photodermatology 25 Bacterial infection - Staphylococcal and streptococcal 26 Other bacterial infections 27 Viral infections - Warts and other viral infections 28 Viral infections - Herpes simplex and herpes zoster 29 Human immunodeficiency virus disease and immunodeficiency syndromes 30 Fungal infections 31 Yeast infections and related disorders 32 Tropical infections and infestations 33 Infestations 34 Sebaceous and sweat glands - Acne, rosacea and other disorders 35 Disorders of hair 36 Disorders of nails 37 Vascular and lymphatic diseases 38 Leg ulcers 39 Pigmentation 40 Urticaria and angioedema 41 Blistering disorders 42 Connective tissue diseases 84 43 Vasculitis and the reactive erythemas 44 Skin changes in internal conditions 88 45 Drug eruptions 90 46 Associations with malignancy 47 Keratinization and blistering syndromes 48 Neurocutaneous disorders and other syndromes 49 Benign tumours 50 Naevi 51 Skin cancer - Premalignant disorders 52 Skin cancer - Basal cell carcinoma 53 Skin cancer - Squamous cell carcinoma 54 Skin cancer - Malignant melanoma 55 Cutaneous T cell lymphomas and malignant dermal tumours 56 Phototherapy 57 Basic dermatological surgery 58 Advanced dermatological surgery 59 Cosmetics and cosmetic procedures 60 Paediatric dermatology 61 The skin in old age 62 The skin in pregnancy 63 Genitourinary infections 64 Genital dermatoses 65 Racially pigmented skin 66 Occupation and the skin 67 Immunological tests

Additional information

CIN0702068497G
9780702068492
0702068497
Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text by David Gawkrodger (Professor Emeritus in Dermatology, University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK)
Used - Good
Paperback
Elsevier Health Sciences
20160906
152
N/A
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