- 1 Structure and function of the skin, hair and nails.
- 2 Approach to the diagnosis of dermatological disease.
- 3 Bacterial and viral infections.
- 4 Fungal infections.
- 5 Ectoparasite infections.
- 6 Acne, acneiform eruptions and rosacea.
- 7 Eczema.
- 8 Psoriasis.
- 9 Benign and malignant skin tumours.
- 10 Naevi.
- 11 Inherited disorders.
- 12 Pigmentary disorders.
- 13 Disorders of the hair and nails.
- 14 Bullous disorders.
- 15 Miscellaneous erythematous and papulosquamous disorders, and light-induced skin diseases.
- 16 Vascular disorders.
- 17 Connective tissue diseases.
- 18 Pruritus.
- 19 Systemic disease and the skin.
- 20 Skin and the psyche.
- 21 Cutaneous drug reactions.
- 22 Treatment of skin disease.
- 23 Emergency dermatology.
- Case study questions.
- Multiple choice questions.
- Answers to case study questions.
- Answers to multiple choice questions.
- Glossary of dermatological terms.
- Index.
Lecture Notes: Dermatology provides all the necessary information, within one short volume, to achieve a thorough understanding of skin structure and function, and the practical aspects of disease management.
Presented in a user-friendly format, combining readability with high quality illustrations, this tenth edition has been revised to reflect recent advances in knowledge of skin diseases and developments in therapy, and features a brand new chapter on Dermatological Emergencies.
Key features
- Numerous figures and tables help distil the information you need for revision purposes.
- MCQs and 15 new clinical case studies for self assessment.
- Glossary of dermatological terms.
Whether you need to develop or refresh your knowledge of dermatology, Lecture Notes: Dermatology presents 'need to know' information for all those involved in treating skin disorders.
About the Author
- Robin Graham-Brown is Director of services for older people, University Hospitals Leicester. He is a consultant dermatologist at Leicester Royal Infirmary. He is also honorary senior lecturer in dermatology in the University of Leicester, and was president of the British Association of Dermatologists 2005/06. He is the editor of Dermatology: Fundamentals of Practice and Mosby's Color Atlas and Text of Dermatology.
- Tony Burns is editor of Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology and Emeritus Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Leicester Infirmary.
Book Details
- Paperback: 232 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 10 edition (May 3, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1405195711
- ISBN-13: 978-1405195713
- Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.5 x 9.6 inches
List Price: $35.95