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Abstract
This concise textbook of dermatology is aimed at medical students, those preparing for the MRCP and MRCGP examinations and specialist nurses. The information is presented in a highly accessible format, using double page spreads for each topic. Extensive use of colour for both clinical photographs and graphics makes for a superb appearance. For review for examination preparation key point boxes are provided. In this fourth edition extensive revision has been made to the contents to reflect changes in the understanding of dermatological conditions at a molecular level and the changes in clinical practice. In addition the use of the internet for dermatological information by both doctors and patients is reviewed.
- Information presented in easy to access double-page spreads.
- Highly illustrated with full colour photographs and graphics.
- Summary boxes for examination preparation.
- Covers the subject from basic molecular mechanisms through to the principles of medical and surgical treatment.
- Gives references to internet URLs for further information.
- Includes a glossary of dermatological terms.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front cover | cover | ||
| Dermatology | i | ||
| Copyright page | iv | ||
| Preface to the fifth edition | v | ||
| Preface to the first edition | v | ||
| Acknowledgements | vi | ||
| Table of Contents | vii | ||
| Basic principles | 1 | ||
| Microanatomy of the skin | 2 | ||
| Introduction | 2 | ||
| Epidermis | 2 | ||
| Basal cell layer (stratum basale) | 2 | ||
| Prickle cell layer (stratum spinosum) | 2 | ||
| Granular cell layer (stratum granulosum) | 2 | ||
| Horny layer (stratum corneum) | 3 | ||
| Dermis | 3 | ||
| Subcutaneous layer | 3 | ||
| Web resource | 3 | ||
| Derivatives of the skin | 4 | ||
| Hair | 4 | ||
| Diseases | 27 | ||
| Eruptions | 28 | ||
| Psoriasis - Epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation | 28 | ||
| Definition | 28 | ||
| Epidemiology | 28 | ||
| Aetiopathogenesis | 28 | ||
| Genetics | 28 | ||
| Epidermal kinetics and metabolism | 28 | ||
| Precipitating factors | 28 | ||
| Pathology | 28 | ||
| Clinical presentation | 28 | ||
| Plaque | 28 | ||
| Guttate | 29 | ||
| Flexural | 29 | ||
| Localized forms | 29 | ||
| Generalized pustular | 29 | ||
| Nail involvement | 29 | ||
| Web resource | 29 | ||
| Psoriasis -Management and complications | 30 | ||
| Management | 30 | ||
| Topical therapy | 30 | ||
| Vitamin D analogues | 30 | ||
| Topical corticosteroids | 30 | ||
| Coal tar preparations | 30 | ||
| Dithranol (anthralin) | 30 | ||
| Retinoids | 30 | ||
| Keratolytics and scalp preparations | 30 | ||
| Systemic therapy | 30 | ||
| Methotrexate | 31 | ||
| Retinoids | 31 | ||
| Ciclosporin | 31 | ||
| Biologic agents and other systemic treatments | 31 | ||
| Complications | 31 | ||
| Psoriatic arthropathy | 31 | ||
| Erythrodermic psoriasis | 31 | ||
| Web resource | 31 | ||
| Psoriasis - Biologics | 32 | ||
| Scientific background | 32 | ||
| Effects of activated chronic inflammatory cytokines | 32 | ||
| Associated joint disease | 32 | ||
| Types of biologic available | 32 | ||
| Pretreatment screening | 33 | ||
| Effectiveness of biologics | 33 | ||
| Therapeutic algorithm | 33 | ||
| Side-effects of biologics | 33 | ||
| Use of biologic agents in other skin diseases | 33 | ||
| Web resources | 33 | ||
| Eczema -Basic principles/contact dermatitis | 34 | ||
| Allergy and autoimmunity | 76 | ||
| Urticaria and angioedema | 76 | ||
| Aetiopathogenesis | 76 | ||
| Pathology | 76 | ||
| Clinical presentation | 76 | ||
| Chronic idiopathic urticaria | 76 | ||
| Acute urticaria | 76 | ||
| Physical urticarias | 76 | ||
| C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency | 77 | ||
| Urticarial vasculitis | 77 | ||
| Differential diagnosis | 77 | ||
| Investigation | 77 | ||
| Management | 77 | ||
| Antihistamines | 77 | ||
| Corticosteroids | 77 | ||
| Adrenaline (epinephrine) | 77 | ||
| Diet | 77 | ||
| Web resource | 77 | ||
| Blistering disorders | 78 | ||
| Pemphigus | 78 | ||
| Internal medicine | 84 | ||
| Skin changes in internal conditions | 84 | ||
| Skin signs of endocrine and metabolic disease | 84 | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 84 | ||
| Thyroid disease | 84 | ||
| Flushing | 84 | ||
| Hyperlipidaemia | 84 | ||
| Skin signs of nutritional and other internal disorders | 85 | ||
| Nutritional deficiency | 85 | ||
| Gastrointestinal disease | 85 | ||
| Other internal disorders | 85 | ||
| Skin changes in pregnancy | 85 | ||
| Web resource | 85 | ||
| Drug eruptions | 86 | ||
| Aetiopathogenesis | 86 | ||
| Clinical presentation | 86 | ||
| Drug-induced exanthem | 86 | ||
| Stevens–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis | 86 | ||
| Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) | 86 | ||
| Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) | 87 | ||
| Fixed drug eruption | 87 | ||
| Differential diagnosis | 87 | ||
| Management | 87 | ||
| Web resource | 87 | ||
| Associations with malignancy | 88 | ||
| Conditions associated with malignancy | 88 | ||
| Acanthosis nigricans | 88 | ||
| Erythema gyratum repens | 88 | ||
| Necrolytic migratory erythema | 88 | ||
| Paget’s disease and extramammary Paget’s disease | 88 | ||
| Secondary deposits | 88 | ||
| Conditions occasionally associated with malignancy | 89 | ||
| Acquired ichthyosis | 89 | ||
| Generalized pruritus | 89 | ||
| Hyperpigmentation | 89 | ||
| Pyoderma gangrenosum | 89 | ||
| Superficial thrombophlebitis | 89 | ||
| Web resource | 89 | ||
| Inherited disorders | 90 | ||
| Keratinization and blistering syndromes | 90 | ||
| The ichthyoses | 90 | ||
| Skin tumours | 94 | ||
| Benign tumours | 94 | ||
| Benign epidermal tumours | 94 | ||
| Seborrhoeic wart (basal cell papilloma) | 94 | ||
| Special topics in dermatology | 105 | ||
| Ultraviolet radiation and the skin | 106 | ||
| The electromagnetic radiation spectrum | 106 | ||
| Effects of light on normal skin | 106 | ||
| Physiological | 106 | ||
| Sunburn | 106 | ||
| Sunbeds | 106 | ||
| Phototherapy and photochemotherapy | 106 | ||
| Ultraviolet B | 106 | ||
| Photochemotherapy (PUVA) | 107 | ||
| Photoageing | 107 | ||
| Management of photoageing | 107 | ||
| Web resource | 107 | ||
| Cosmetics | 108 | ||
| The range of cosmetics and their usage | 108 | ||
| Constituents of cosmetics | 108 | ||
| Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) hair dye | 108 | ||
| Nail preparations | 108 | ||
| Sunscreens | 108 | ||
| Camouflage cosmetics | 108 | ||
| Skin-lightening creams | 108 | ||
| Hypoallergenic formulations | 108 | ||
| Reactions to cosmetics | 108 | ||
| Irritant contact dermatitis | 108 | ||
| Allergic contact dermatitis | 109 | ||
| Contact urticaria and other adverse reactions | 109 | ||
| Management of cosmetic reactions | 109 | ||
| Web resource | 109 | ||
| Basic dermatological surgery | 110 | ||
| Instruments and methods | 110 | ||
| Basic surgical techniques | 110 | ||
| Excisional biopsy | 110 | ||
| Incisional, punch and shave biopsies | 111 | ||
| Curettage | 111 | ||
| Other surgical techniques | 111 | ||
| Cautery | 111 | ||
| Cryotherapy | 111 | ||
| Web resource | 111 | ||
| Advanced dermatological surgery | 112 | ||
| Simple plastic repairs | 112 | ||
| Skin flaps | 112 | ||
| Skin grafts | 112 | ||
| Mohs’ micrographic surgery | 112 | ||
| Lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) | 112 | ||
| Photodynamic therapy | 113 | ||
| Cosmetic procedures | 113 | ||
| Web resource | 113 | ||
| New trends in dermatological treatment | 114 | ||
| Atopic eczema | 114 | ||
| Bullous diseases | 114 | ||
| Cutaneous T cell lymphoma | 114 | ||
| Erythema nodosum | 114 | ||
| Fungal infections | 114 | ||
| Hand dermatitis | 114 | ||
| Hidradenitis suppurativa | 114 | ||
| Hyperhidrosis | 114 | ||
| Leg ulcers | 114 | ||
| Psoriasis | 115 | ||
| Scabies | 115 | ||
| Scleroderma | 115 | ||
| Skin cancer | 115 | ||
| Toxic epidermal necrolysis | 115 | ||
| Vitiligo | 115 | ||
| Web resource | 115 | ||
| Paediatric dermatology | 116 | ||
| Childhood eczemas and related disorders | 116 | ||
| Napkin (diaper) dermatitis | 116 | ||
| Infantile seborrhoeic eczema | 116 | ||
| Candidiasis | 116 | ||
| Juvenile plantar dermatosis | 116 | ||
| Other childhood dermatoses | 116 | ||
| Urticaria pigmentosa | 116 | ||
| Langerhans cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X) | 117 | ||
| Vascular naevi | 117 | ||
| Clinical presentation | 117 | ||
| Salmon patch | 117 | ||
| Port wine stain naevus | 117 | ||
| Infantile haemangioma | 117 | ||
| Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) | 117 | ||
| Management | 117 | ||
| Web resource | 117 | ||
| The skin in old age | 118 | ||
| Intrinsic ageing of the skin | 118 | ||
| Dermatoses in the elderly | 118 | ||
| Dry skin and asteatotic eczema | 118 | ||
| Pruritus | 118 | ||
| Psoriasis | 118 | ||
| Infections and infestations | 118 | ||
| Photodamage and skin tumours | 118 | ||
| Ulceration | 119 | ||
| Web resource | 119 | ||
| Genitourinary medicine | 120 | ||
| Syphilis (lues) | 120 | ||
| Index | 134 | ||
| A | 134 | ||
| B | 134 | ||
| C | 134 | ||
| D | 135 | ||
| E | 135 | ||
| F | 135 | ||
| G | 136 | ||
| H | 136 | ||
| I | 136 | ||
| J | 136 | ||
| K | 136 | ||
| L | 136 | ||
| M | 137 | ||
| N | 137 | ||
| O | 137 | ||
| P | 137 | ||
| R | 138 | ||
| S | 138 | ||
| T | 139 | ||
| U | 139 | ||
| V | 139 | ||
| W | 139 | ||
| X | 139 | ||
| Y | 139 | ||
| Z | 139 |