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Dermatology

An Illustrated Colour Text

  • 6th Edition - July 16, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Author: David Gawkrodger
  • Language: English

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Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text, Sixth Edition 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.

Key features

  • 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

Table of contents

1. Microanatomy of the skin

2. Derivatives of the skin

3. Physiology of the skin

4. Biochemistry of the skin

5. Inflammation, immunity and the skin

6. Molecular genetics and the skin

7. Terminology of skin lesions

8. Taking a history

9. Examining the skin

10. Practical clinic procedures

11. Basics of medical therapy

12. Epidemiology of skin disease

13. Body image, the psyche and the skin

14. Psoriasis – Epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation

15. Psoriasis – Management and complications

16. Psoriasis – Biologics

17. Eczema – Basic principles and irritant contact dermatitis

18. Eczema – Allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing

19. Eczema – Atopic eczema

20. Eczema – Other forms

21. Lichenoid eruptions

22. Papulosquamous eruptions

23. Erythroderma

24. Photodermatology

25. Bacterial infection – Staphylococcal and streptococcal

26. Other bacterial infections

27. Viral infections – Warts and other viral infections

28. Viral infections – Herpes simplex and herpes zoster

29. Human immunodeficiency virus disease and immunodeficiency syndromes

30. Fungal infections

31. Yeast infections and related disorders

32. Tropical infections and infestations

33. Infestations

34. Sebaceous and sweat glands – Acne, rosacea and other disorders

35. Disorders of hair

36. Disorders of nails

37. Vascular and lymphatic diseases

38. Leg ulcers

39. Pigmentation

40. Urticaria and angioedema

41. Blistering disorders

42. Connective tissue diseases

43. Vasculitis and the reactive erythemas

44. Skin changes in internal conditions

45. Drug eruptions

46. Associations with malignancy

47. Keratinization and blistering syndromes

48. Neurocutaneous disorders and other syndromes

49. Benign tumours

50. Naevi

51. Skin cancer – Premalignant disorders

52. Skin cancer – Basal cell carcinoma

53. Skin cancer – Squamous cell carcinoma

54. Skin cancer – Malignant melanoma

55. Cutaneous T cell lymphomas and malignant dermal tumours

56. Phototherapy

57. Basic dermatological surgery

58. Advanced dermatological surgery

59. Cosmetics and cosmetic procedures

60. Paediatric dermatology

61. The skin in old age

62. The skin in pregnancy

63. Genitourinary infections

64. Genital dermatoses

65. Racially pigmented skin

66. Occupation and the skin

67. Immunological tests

Review quotes

"an accessible reference to introductory dermatology" Reviewed by 2017 BMA Awards: Highly Commended, Internal Medicine

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 6, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

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David Gawkrodger

David Gawkrodger is Honorary Professor in Dermatology at University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Affiliations and expertise
Honorary Professor in Dermatology, University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK