Main description:

Bhutani's Color Atlas of Dermatology is a concise atlas which covers various dermatological ailments. This fully revised sixth edition is comprised of 25 chapters, which highlight the treatment modalities available and the newer advances in the field of dermatology, as well as traditional knowledge.

A separate chapter on rare dermatological diseases is included, covering topics on reactive disorders, genodermatoses, pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis of civatte, and papulonecrotic tuberculide of the glans, to help improve diagnosis.

Other topics include pyodermas, fungal and viral infections, leprosy, disorders due to physical agents, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV Infection and AIDS, and diseases caused by arthropods and parasites, with detailed diagnosis and treatment for each topic.

Bhutani's Color Atlas of Dermatology also provides an overview of energy-based technology and the fundamentals of lasers surgery as a first-line treatment for several congenital and acquired dermatological conditions. It features discussion on various lasers, indications for use in dermatology, and their side effects and complications. This book is a comprehensive, highly illustrated and clinically relevant book for dermatologist interns and practising dermatologists.

Key Points

Sixth edition; fully revised and updated
Covers new advances in the field of dermatology
Over 550 full colour images and illustrations

Contents:

Chapter 1: Pyodermas

Chapter 2: Fungal Infections

Chapter 3: Viral Infections

Chapter 4: Leprosy

Chapter 5: Cutaneous Tuberculosis

Chapter 6: Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Parasites

Chapter 7: Dermatitis and Eczema

Chapter 8: Abnormal Vascular Responses

Chapter 9: Papulo-Squamous Disorders

Chapter 10: Vesiculo-Bullous Dermatoses

Chapter 11: Metabolic and Nutritional Dermatoses

Chapter 12: Disorders of Skin Pigmentation

Chapter 13: Connective Tissue Disorders

Chapter 14: Disorders due to Physical agents

Chapter 15: Diseases of the Skin Appendages

Chapter 16: Genodermatoses

Chapter 17: Nevoid Conditions

Chapter 18: Cutaneous Tumors

Chapter 19: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Chapter 20: HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Chapter 21: Rare Dermatological Diseases

Chapter 22: Therapeutics in Dermatology

Chapter 23: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Photomedicine

Chapter 24: Cosmetic Dermatology

Chapter 25: Lasers in Dermatology