Main description:

Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology is the third edition of this highly illustrated and complete guide to an extensive range of paediatric skin conditions.

The book is comprised of 21 chapters, which cover individual dermatological conditions, from eczema and dermatitis to acne, rosacea and urticaria (hives). Each condition is organised into epidemiology, clinical evaluations, treatment and management. This new edition provides the most up-to-date information on each disorder.

New chapters on the structure of skin, morphology of skin lesions, infant skin care and sexually transmitted diseases have been added to this edition. The final chapter incorporates information on patient/parent education and counselling, an important aspect of paediatric dermatology practice.

The highly organised format of the text accompanied by 1187 full colour images, including 450 illustrations new to this edition, make the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology an excellent visual reference for consultant paediatricians, dermatologists and students.

Key Points

Fully revised new edition
1187 full colour images including 450 new illustrations
New chapters and up-to-date information
Highly organised visual format
Previous edition published 2009

Contents:

1. Basics of Skin and Neonatal Dermatoses

2. Vascular, Melanocytic and other Nevi

3. Genodermatoses

4. Disorders of Keratinisation

5. Infections and Infestations

6. Exanthems of Infective Etiology

7. Eczema and Dermatitis

8. Papulosquamous Disorders

9. Vesiculobullous Diseases

10. Neurocutaneous Disorders

11. Pigmentary Disorders

12. Nutritional Deficiency Disorders

13. Urticaria, Mast Cell and Histiocytic Disorders

14. Metabolic Disorders

15. Collagen Vascular Diseases and Vasculitis

16. Diseases of Hair and Nail

17. Acne, Rosacea and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

18. Adverse Drug Eruptions

19. Striae and Scars

20. Miscellaneous Dermatoses

21. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Patient Education and Counselling

Bibliography

Index