Main description:

The new edition of this 1900pp reference is a complete guide to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders for practising and trainee dermatologists.

Divided into 35 sections, the book includes topics such as basic science, dermatopathology, paediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, pigmentation disorders, hair disorders, tumours, viral infections, and much more. A complete section is dedicated to cosmetic surgery.

The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new chapters on non-invasive diagnostic techniques, a range of psychocutaneous disorders, neurogenic skin diseases, paediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and care in mass infectious, chemical or nuclear disasters.

With an internationally recognised editor and author team led by New Jersey-based Babar K Rao, this comprehensive text is further enhanced by more than 1600 clinical photographs and illustrations.

Key points

Fully revised, new edition of 1900pp guide to latest advances in diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders
Fourth edition features many new chapters and topics
Internationally recognised editor and author team led by New Jersey-based Babar K Rao
Previous edition (9780721632636) published in 1992

Contents:

Section 1: Basic Science

Structure and Function of Skin: Development, Anatomy, and Physiology
Immunology

Section 2: Principles of Clinical Diagnosis

Principles of Clinical Diagnosis
Principles of Dermoscopy
Principles of Noninvasive Diagnosis

Section 3: Dermatopathology

Specialized Laboratory Techniques
Fundamental Dermatopathology
A Histological Approach to Skin Diseases

Section 4: Disorders of Immunity, Hypersensitivity and Inflammation

Anaphylaxis and Angioedema
Urticaria
Transplant Dermatology
Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Immunodeficiency Syndromes
Granulomatous Disease
Low Dose Cytokine Therapy

Section 5: Erythemas and Drug Reactions

Drug Eruptions
EM, SJS, TEN
Erythroderma
Figurate Erythemas

Section 6: Vesiculobullous Diseases

Autoimmune Vesiculobullous Disorders
Non-autoimmune Vesiculobullous Disorders

Section 7: Eczematous Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis
Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Other Eczematous Eruptions

Section 8: Papulosquamous Disorders

Psoriasis
Papulosquamous Eruptions and Exfoliative Dermatitis

Section 9: Other Dermatoses

Eosinophilic Dermatoses
Neutrophilic Dermatoses
Pregnancy Related Dermatoses
Dermatoses due to Physical Factors and Occupation

Section 10: Photosensitivity

Skin Types and Photodamage
Photosensitivity disorders

Section 11: Connective Tissue Diseases

Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Scleroderma
Other Rheumatologic Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations

Section 12: Vasculitis, Vasculopathy and Ulcers

Approach to Purpura and Microvascular Occlusive Syndromes
Vasculitis
Other Vascular Disorders
Vascular Malformations
Ulcers and Wound Care

Section 13: Disorders of the Dermis and Subcutaneous Tissue

Disorders of Collagen, Elastin, and Ground Substance
Diseases of the Subcutaneous Tissue

Section 14: Pigmentation Disorders

Melanocyte Biology
Pigmentary Disorders

Section 15: Pediatric Dermatology

Neonatal Dermatology
Diaper Dermatitis
Vascular Tumors and Disorders
Genodermatoses
Miscellaneous Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders

Section 16: Diseases of the Apocrine and Eccrine Sweat Gland

Acne Vulgaris
Folliculitis and Follicular Occlusion Tetrad
Rosacea
Diseases of the Eccrine Glands
Diseases of the Apocrine Glands

Section 17: Hair Disorders

Scarring Alopecia
Non-scarring Alopecia
Hypertrichosis
Hirsutism
Hair Shaft Abnormalities

Section 18: Disorders of the Nails

Disorders of the Nails

Section 19: Disorders of the Oral Cavity

Disorders of the Oral Cavity

Section 20: Non-Infectious Diseases of the Male and Female Genitalia

Non-Infectious Diseases of the Male Genitalia
Non-Infectious Diseases of the Female Genitalia

Section 21: Psychocutaneous Disorders and Neurogenic Skin Disease

Psychocutaneous Disease
Pruritus: Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects
Flushing

Section 22: Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism

The Role of Nutrition in Dermatologic Diseases
Cutaneous Mucinoses and Amyloidosis
Disorders of Metabolism

Section 23: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Section 24: Bacterial and Rickettsial Infections

Fundamental Cutaneous Microbiology
Bacterial Infections
Mycobacterial Infections
Rickettsial Diseases

Section 25: Viral Infections

Introduction to Viral Diseases
Herpes Simplex Virus
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections
Molluscum Contagiosum and Other Viruses
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Viral Exanthems
HIV

Section 26: Superficial and Deep Mycoses

Superficial and Subcutaneous Mycoses
Candidiasis
Deep Mycoses

Section 27: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Non-Treponemal Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Treponematoses

Section 28: Parasites, Arthropods, Hazardous Animals, and Tropical Dermatology

Parasites, Arthropods, and Hazardous Animals of Dermatologic Significance

Section 29: Tumors of the Skin

Benign Epidermal Tumors
Cysts
Actinic Keratoses and Epithelial Skin Cancers
Adnexal Neoplasms
Benign Melanocytic Nevi and Neoplasms
Melanoma
Vascular Neoplasms and Proliferations
Fibrohistiocytic Proliferations
Mastocytosis
Muscle, Adipose, and Cartilaginous Neoplasms
Neural and Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
Histiocytoses
Xanthomas

Section 30: Tumors of the Lymphoreticular System

Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas
Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Myelomonocytic Leukemia, and Mastocytosis

Section 31: Dermatologic Surgery

Overview: Cutaneous Surgery and MOHS Surgery
Surgical Instruments
Sutures
Electrosurgery
Anatomy of the Head and Neck
Nerve Blocks
Local Anesthetics
Surgical Reconstruction
Wound Healing and Surgical Dressings
Nail Surgery
Surgery of the Lips and Oral Mucosa
Surgical Complications and Management

Section 32: Physical Modalities of Therapy

Ultraviolet Phototherapy
Photodynamic Therapy
Laser Therapy
Cryosurgery
Radiotherapy

Section 33: Cosmetic Surgery

Aging and its Effects on the Skin
Fillers
Botulinum Toxin
Liposuction
Hair Replacement Surgery
Chemical Peeling
Cosmetic Laser Therapy
Sclerotherapy

Section 34: Dermatologic Care of Sexual and Gender Minorities

Dermatologic Care of Sexual and Gender Minorities

Section 35: Dermatologic Care in Massive Infectious, Chemical, Nuclear or Other Disasters

Dermatologic Care in Massive Infectious, Chemical, Nuclear or Other Disasters