Main description:

The fourth edition of this textbook has been thoroughly revised to bring trainees fully up to date with the latest developments in dermatology. Beginning with an introduction to the structure and function of skin, the following chapters discuss numerous common dermatological disorders.

Each condition is described with a brief overview and treatment options. More than 460 full colour photographs and illustrations help trainees recognise and understand common skin diseases and their treatment.

This new edition includes many more ailments including disorders of the sebaceous and sweat glands, and autoimmune and pigmentary conditions. New photographs have been added and a section dedicated to dermatological terminology has been included.

Key points

Fully revised new edition bringing trainees up to date with latest developments in dermatology
Features many new disorders with more than 460 illustrative photographs
Includes terminology section
Previous edition published in 2008

Contents:

Structure and function
Hereditary disorders
Nutritional deficiencies
Diseases due to physical agents
Pyodermas
Tuberculosis
Leprosy
Dermatophytoses
Candidiasis
Pityriasis versicolor
Mycetoma
Viral infections
Infestations
Allergic dermatoses
Autoimmune disorders
Pigmentary disorders
Diseases of the hair
Disorders of the sebaceous glands
Disorders of the sweat glands
Miscellaneous disorders
Naevi
Tumours
Sexually transmitted diseases