Mosby's Color Atlas and Text of Dermatology: (Mosby's Color Atlas & Text S.)

High-quality clinical photos make this a comprehensive yet succinct overview of the dermatology perfect as a "bedside" companion, a visual supplement to textbooks and as a stand-alone course of instruction. Organised into 15 sections, the opening section covers the basic structure and function of the skin. Section 2 describes diagnostic techniques, e.g. skin biopsy. Subsequent sections follow a classic pattern by describing dermatoses primarily by cause (e.g. infectious tumours) but also by morphology (e.g. Bullous Disorders) or body region (e.g. Hair and Nails) where appropriate. Also included is a chapter on 'Skin in Systemic Disease' provides a summary of the cutaneous manifestations of vascular disorders, diabetes, liver disorder, etc. Illustrations focuses on the clinical and pathological features of the appearance of the skin diseases described. Some electron micrographs and explanatory artworks supplement the clinical photos and clarify relevant causative agents and underlying pathology. The text gives a simple, succinct account of each disease, with brief discussion of cause, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations and principles of management. Features: * Provides a thorough overview of dermatology * Many high-quality clinical photos * Serves not only as a 'visual supplement' to textbooks but also as a stand-alone course of instruction

Table of Contents:
1 The Structure and Function of the Skin Introduction The microstructure of the skin The functions of the skin 2 Diagnosing and Treating Skin Disease Introduction Dermatological terminology Starting to make a diagnosis Treating skin diseases Psychological aspects of the dermatological consultation 3 Cutaneous Infections Introduction Bacterial infections Viral infections Fungal infections Parasitic infections 4 Tumours and Naevi Introduction Naevi and tumours of the epidermal keratinocytes and epidermal appendages Benign epidermal tumours Naevi and tumours of melanocytes Naevi of dermal components Vascular naevi Disorders in which angiomas and vascular malformations are a feature Acquired benign dermal tumours Dysplastic and malignant dermal tumours Lymphomas Pseudotumours Subcutaneous tissue 5 Inflammatory Dermatoses Urticaria and angio-oedema The eczema-dermatitis group Psoriasis Lichen planus and other 'interface dermatoses' 6 Infiltrative Disorders Introduction Necrobiotic disorders Sarcoidosis and other granulomatous infiltrates Mastocytosis Juvenile xanthogranuloma (naevoxantho-endothelioma) Langerhans'-cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X) Amyloidosis Lymphocytic infiltrates Mucinous infiltrates Eosinophilic cellulitis 7 Bullous Diseases Introduction Congenital/inherited causes of blistering Acquired causes of blistering 8 Systemic Disease and the Skin Introduction Skin changes associated with multiple pathologies Skin changes associated with disease in a specific organ or system Skin changes caused by a pathophysiological process Skin signs caused by drugs given for systemic or cutaneous disease The cutaneous effects of psychological disturbances 9 Disorders of Hair and Nails Introduction Disorders of hair Disorders of the nails 10 Disorders of Pigmentation Normal pigmentation Hyperpigmentation Acquired causes Reduced or absent pigmentation 11 Genodermatoses Introduction Incontinentia pigmenti (Bloch-Sulzberger disease) Incontinentia pigmenti achromians or hypomelanosis of Ito Ectodermal dysplasias Disorders of keratinization Basal cell naevus syndrome and syndromes associated with increased skin cancers Neurofibromatosis Tuberous sclerosis Disorders of connective tissue Pseudoxanthoma elasticum Premature ageing syndromes Skin manifestations of chromosomal disorders Vascular disorders Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum (Anderson-Fabry disease) Syndromes with immune deficiency Inherited syndromes in which skin changes accompany systemic cancers Genetic counselling and further management

About the Author :
Robin Graham-Brown graduated in medicine from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London, UK. His postgraduate training in general medicine and dermatology was also in London, at the Queen Mary's University Hospital and at the Royal Free. He was appointed consultant dermatologist in Leicester in 1983, and subsequently became honorary senior lecturer in the University department. His main clinical research interests have been in early diagnosis and public education on skin cancer (especially melanoma) and in atopic eczema. Dr Graham-Brown has co-edited Skin Diseases in the Elderly, and co-written two books (Lecture Notes on Dermatology and A Colour Atlas and Text of Dermatology), as well as chapters for several textbooks. He has co-authored over 180 original articles, reviews and published abstracts. He is President of the British Association of Dermatology 2005/2006.