Just over forty years ago, the fi rst edition of Textbook of Dermatology was published under the leadership of Arthur Rook, Darrell Wilkinson and John Ebling. Now designated Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology, but known to many dermatologists as ‘The Rook book’, or simply ‘Rook’, it is in its eighth edition.
The editorial team that supervised compilation of the seventh edition has also been involved in preparation of the current edition. As always, we would like to express our gratitude to previous editors and contributors whose efforts have provided the framework upon which this book has expanded and continued to evolve over the years. We are also indebted to contributors to earlier editions who have generously allowed some of their material to be retained for the present edition, and to those colleagues who have donated colour photographs. The origin of these is given in the legend to each fi gure, and where no acknowledgement is given the fi gures have been provided by the authors of that chapter.
Our aim is to continue to provide an updated reference guide to dermatological diseases, and to encourage understanding of scientifi c aspects of dermatology, although the book is not intended to provide extensive details of research in the basic sciences. Nowadays there is electronic access to vast amounts of information, but we believe that a reference textbook, which can be readily accessed in the clinic or consulting room, or perused at leisure in an armchair, continues to be a valuable resource.
For this edition, every chapter has been updated, and several have been extensively modifi ed and expanded, including the chapters on comparative dermatology and radiotherapy and reactions to ionizing radiation. There is also a separate chapter on the sexually transmitted diseases. Changes to chapters dealing with lasers and dermatological surgery refl ect developments in recent years, and a new chapter describing skin rejuvenation procedures is indicative of the interest in this aspect of dermatology.
The new edition of this venerable classic extends the standard of excellence to include:
With the online version, you can:
The new edition of this venerable classic extends the standard of excellence to include:
- All-new coverage of cosmetic dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases.
- More material on evidence-based dermatology.
- Increased coverage of dermoscopy.
- More emphasis on therapeutics throughout the set.
- More contributions from a greater variety of international experts.
- New page design with larger illustrations for more immediate recognition.
With the online version, you can:
- Search across all four volumes simultaneously.
- Search all images separately.
- Download images into presentations.
- Link directly to references via a range of sources.
VOLUME 1
- 1 Introduction and Historical Bibliography
- 2 Comparative Dermatology
- 3 Anatomy and Organization of Human Skin
- 4 Functions of the Skin
- 5 Diagnosis of Skin Disease
- 6 Epidemiology of Skin Disease
- 7 Evidence-Based Dermatology
- 8 Skin and Skin Disease Throughout Life
- 9 Racial Infl uences on Skin Disease
- 10 Histopathology of the Skin: General Principles
- 11 Molecular Biology
- 12 Infl ammation
- 13 Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Photoimmunology
- 14 Wound Healing
- 15 Genetics and Genodermatoses
- 16 Prenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Skin Disease
- 17 The Neonate
- 18 Naevi and other Developmental Defects
- 19 Disorders of Keratinization
- 20 Psoriasis
- 21 Pruritus
- 22 Urticaria and Mastocytosis
- 23 Eczema, Lichenifi cation, Prurigo and Erythroderma
- 24 Atopic Dermatitis
VOLUME 2
- 25 Contact Dermatitis: Irritant
- 26 Contact Dermatitis: Allergic
- 27 Occupational Dermatoses
- 28 Mechanical and Thermal Injury
- 29 Cutaneous Photobiology
- 30 Bacterial Infections
- 31 Mycobacterial Infections
- 32 Leprosy
- 33 Virus Infections
- 34 Syphilis and Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections
- 35 HIV and the Skin
- 36 Mycology
- 37 Parasitic Worms and Protozoa
- 38 Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Other Noxious Animals
- 39 Genetic Blistering Diseases
- 40 Immunobullous Diseases
- 41 Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorders
- 42 Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands
- 43 Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis and Similar Dermatoses, Flushing and Flushing Syndromes
- 44 Disorders of Sweat Glands
VOLUME 3
- 45 Disorders of Connective Tissue
- 46 Subcutaneous Fat
- 47 Diseases of the Veins and Arteries: Leg Ulcers
- 48 Disorders of Lymphatic Vessels
- 49 Purpura and Microvascular Occlusion
- 50 Vasculitis, Neutrophilic Dermatoses and Related Disorders
- 51 The ‘Connective Tissue Diseases’
- 52 Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Other Epidermal Skin Tumours
- 53 Tumours of the Skin Appendages
- 54 Lentigos, Melanocytic Naevi and Melanoma
- 55 Histiocytoses
- 56 Soft-Tissue Tumours and Tumour-like Conditions
- 57 Cutaneous Lymphomas and Lymphocytic Infiltrates
- 58 Disorders of Skin Colou
- 59 Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
- 60 Necrobiotic Disorders
- 61 Sarcoidosis
- 62 Systemic Disease and the Skin
VOLUME 4
- 63 The Skin and the Nervous System
- 64 Psychocutaneous Disorders
- 65 Disorders of Nails
- 66 Disorders of Hair
- 67 The Skin and the Eyes
- 68 The External Ear
- 69 The Oral Cavity and Lips
- 70 The Breast
- 71 The Genital, Perianal and Umbilical Regions
- 72 General Aspects of Treatment
- 73 Topical Therapy
- 74 Systemic Therapy
- 75 Drug Reactions
- 76 Erythema Multiforme, Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- 77 Dermatological Surgery
- 78 Lasers and Flashlamps in the Treatment of Skin Disorders
- 79 Radiotherapy and Reactions to Ionizing Radiation
- 80 Minimally Invasive Treatments and Procedures for Ageing Skin
- Index
Product Details
- Hardcover: 4432 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 8 edition (April 26, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1405161698
- ISBN-13: 978-1405161695
- Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.3 x 9.8 inches