Main description:

This book is a concise guide to clinical paediatric dermatology for paediatricians, dermatologists and general practitioners. Beginning with an introduction to the structure and functions of skin, the following chapters discuss numerous dermatological conditions encountered in paediatric patients.

Each disorder is explained in a step by step format, describing the etiology, clinical evaluation, dermatopathology and treatment. A complete chapter is dedicated to thorough history taking and clinical examination, to emphasise their importance in diagnosis.

This practical, definitive handbook is enhanced by 200 full colour photographs, flow charts, tables and illustrations to helps clinicians recognise the characteristic manifestations of dermatological problems in children.

Key points

Concise guide to paediatric dermatology
Step by step format describes diagnosis and treatment of numerous conditions
Separate chapter emphasises importance of history taking and clinical examination
Includes 200 full colour photographs, flow charts, tables and illustrations

Contents:

Structure and Functions of Skin
Approach to History Taking and Clinical Examination in Children with Dermatologic Problems
Basic Relevant Investigations
Infections and Infestations
Dermatitis and Eczemas
Diseases of Hair, Sebaceous and Sweat Glands
Urticaria and Vascular Reactions
Papulosquamous Disorders
Genetic Disorders
Bullous Disorders
Pigmentary Disorders
Nutritional Disorders