A very well written introductory dermatology text with excellent clinical photographs and diagrams. We would highly recommend this for those wishing to grasp the basic concepts in dermatology. British Journal of Dermatology Dermatology Lecture Notes presents an accessible overview of skin structure and function, along with the practical aspects of disease management. Now in its 11th edition, it has been thoroughly updated to focus on recent advances in the knowledge of skin diseases and their treatment. It combines readability with high quality illustrations, and is the ideal guide for new comers to the specialty as well as those more advanced in their studies. Key features include: An overview of the basics of skin structure and function, as well as practical aspects of disease management Excellent clinical photographs, diagrams and histological images Newly expanded and updated sections on benign skin tumours, viruses, emergency dermatology (skin failure in particular) and vascular disorders Includes a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/dermatology featuring self–assessment and case studies With beautiful colour artwork throughout, Dermatology Lecture Notes includes a glossary of dermatological terms, and provides an excellent balance between theory and clinical relevance. INDICE: Preface vi .Acknowledgements vii .About the companion website viii .1 Structure and function of the skin, hair and nails 1 .2 Approach to the diagnosis of dermatological disease 12 .3 Emergency dermatology 23 .4 Bacterial and viral infections 28 .5 Fungal infections 42 .6 Ectoparasite infections 53 .7 Acne, acneiform eruptions and rosacea 65 .8 Eczema 76 .9 Psoriasis 88 .10 Benign and malignant skin tumours 99 .11 Naevi 118 .12 Inherited disorders 126 .13 Pigmentary disorders 135 .14 Disorders of the hair and nails 141 .15 Bullous disorders 150 .16 Miscellaneous erythematous and papulosquamous disorders, and light induced skin diseases 161 .17 Vascular disorders 175 .18 Connective tissue diseases 183 .19 Pruritus 192 .20 Systemic disease and the skin 198 .21 Skin and the psyche 208 .22 Cutaneous drug reactions 214 .23 Treatment of skin disease 221 .Glossary of dermatological terms 231 .Index 000
- ISBN: 978-1-118-88777-6
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 248
- Fecha Publicación: 17/06/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés