Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is an ideal resource for today’s medical student, hospital resident, specialty registrar in dermatology or internal medicine, specialist nurse or family doctor. It presents the subject as a series of two page ‘learning units’, each covering important aspects of clinical dermatology.

These units use an unsurpassed collection of colour clinical photographs of all major dermatological conditions, concise yet comprehensive text and key point boxes to aid quick access to information and examination preparation. They incorporate summaries of the essential skin biology and associated basic sciences that underpin clinical practice, as well as advice on established and emerging dermatological treatments, reflecting the ever expanding use of technology. Guidance is also given to dermatological emergencies and to the most useful online resources for updates and further reference.

Building on previous success, this sixth edition has been fully revised throughout. A major advance is the accompanying downloadable eBook version – this delivers new, interactive features and invaluable additional content, making it a more complete and engaging resource than ever before.

• Includes interactive eBook version with bonus material – incoporating self-test flashcards, multiple-choice questions and a wealth of extra clinical images, to help prepare for examinations, check understanding and hone your diagnostic skills
• New and enhanced coverage of key and emerging areas – including skin cancer, biologic therapies, psychodermatology, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic procedures, genital dermatoses, pregnancy eruptions, yeast-related skin conditions, contact dermatitis and patch testing
• New line drawings and photographs incorporated throughout to further improve clarity and ensure comprehensive visual coverage of important dermatological conditions

۲۰۱۷ BMA Awards: Highly Commended, Internal Medicine

Contents

۱ Microanatomy of the skin
۲ Derivatives of the skin
۳ Physiology of the skin
۴ Biochemistry of the skin
۵ Inflammation, immunity and the skin
۶ Molecular genetics and the skin
۷ Terminology of skin lesions
۸ Taking a history
۹ Examining the skin
۱۰ Practical clinic procedures
۱۱ Basics of medical therapy
۱۲ Epidemiology of skin disease
۱۳ Body image, the psyche and the skin
۱۴ Psoriasis – Epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation
۱۵ Psoriasis – Management and complications
۱۶ Psoriasis – Biologics
۱۷ Eczema – Basic principles and irritant contact dermatitis
۱۸ Eczema – Allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing
۱۹ Eczema – Atopic eczema
۲۰ Eczema – Other forms
۲۱ Lichenoid eruptions
۲۲ Papulosquamous eruptions
۲۳ Erythroderma
۲۴ Photodermatology
۲۵ Bacterial infection – Staphylococcal and streptococcal
۲۶ Other bacterial infections
۲۷ Viral infections – Warts and other viral infections
۲۸ Viral infections – Herpes simplex and herpes zoster
۲۹ Human immunodeficiency virus disease and immunodeficiency syndromes
۳۰ Fungal infections
۳۱ Yeast infections and related disorders
۳۲ Tropical infections and infestations
۳۳ Infestations
۳۴ Sebaceous and sweat glands – Acne, rosacea and other disorders
۳۵ Disorders of hair
۳۶ Disorders of nails
۳۷ Vascular and lymphatic diseases
۳۸ Leg ulcers
۳۹ Pigmentation
۴۰ Urticaria and angioedema
۴۱ Blistering disorders
۴۲ Connective tissue diseases 84 43 Vasculitis and the reactive erythemas
۴۴ Skin changes in internal conditions 88 45 Drug eruptions 90 46 Associations with malignancy
۴۷ Keratinization and blistering syndromes
۴۸ Neurocutaneous disorders and other syndromes
۴۹ Benign tumours
۵۰ Naevi
۵۱ Skin cancer – Premalignant disorders
۵۲ Skin cancer – Basal cell carcinoma
۵۳ Skin cancer – Squamous cell carcinoma
۵۴ Skin cancer – Malignant melanoma
۵۵ Cutaneous T cell lymphomas and malignant dermal tumours
۵۶ Phototherapy
۵۷ Basic dermatological surgery
۵۸ Advanced dermatological surgery
۵۹ Cosmetics and cosmetic procedures
۶۰ Paediatric dermatology
۶۱ The skin in old age
۶۲ The skin in pregnancy
۶۳ Genitourinary infections
۶۴ Genital dermatoses
۶۵ Racially pigmented skin
۶۶ Occupation and the skin
۶۷ Immunological tests