Main description:

Accurate diagnosis of skin conditions can be a challenge to clinicians as many disorders present similar symptoms.

This book is a quick reference guide to dermatology for trainees and physicians. Beginning with basic clinical dermatology and investigations, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and treatment of different types of skin disorder including scaling and blistering, eczema, pigmentation disorders and tumours.

Presented in an easy to read format, this manual includes clinical photographs, therapeutic algorithms and tables to enhance understanding. Key learning points are summarised at the end of each algorithm.

Key points

Quick reference guide to dermatology for trainees and physicians
Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous skin disorders
Presented in easy to read format, with clinical photographs, algorithms and tables
Key learning points summarised for each algorithm

Contents:

Section 1: Basic Clinical Dermatology and Investigations in Dermatology
Section 2: Papulosquamous Disorders
Section 3: Bullous Disorders
Section 4: Eczematous Disorders
Section 5: Disorders of Pigmentation
Section 6: Abnormal Vascular Responses
Section 7: Nevi and Skin Tumors
Section 8: Infections
Section 9: Miscellaneous Conditions