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The book will be a great source of information and education to all who are involved in the various clinical presentations, diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous infections. Topics of contemporary interest relevant to diagnosis and future therapies are emphasized, adding to the usefulness of the book.
This book has been written mainly for undergraduates, medical practitioners, nurses and paramedical staff just as an introduction to dermatology. Only a few aspects of common conditions have been mentioned in this book. This book will also be useful for postgraduate dertmatology students at the time of final examination.
Dermatology is a visual field. Dermatological diseases express themselves on the skin with varied manifestations. It is likely that a single disease can present with different manifestations. It is also likely that different dermatological diseases can manifest with similar clinical presentations. Many systemic diseases also have cutaneous manifestations. Since all dermatological diseases and dermatological manifestations of systemic disease have a limited ...
The subject ‘Dermatology’ has the image of an outpatient specialty with trivial fatality, among the medical fraternity. The term “dermatologic emergency” is often regarded as an oxymoron in the medical world. Dermatology does involve emergencies, despite the general impression that patients with dermatological illnesses never die and never get well, and the specialty is all about applying various colored lotions! Emergency medicine or ...
This edition includes three new chapters have been added on chemical peeling in acne and acne scars, facial melanoses and periocular peels. There is a definite place for chemical peels in active acne, particularly in comedonal acne, pustular acne and acne with pigmentation. The focus of the chapter on facial melanoses is on selecting the right peel in darker skin types. The response in darker skins can be unpredictable and an inappropriate peel can lead to ...
Acne is an extremely complex disease with elements of pathogenesis involving defects in epidermal keratinzation, androgen secretion, sebaceous function, bacterial growth, inflammation and immunity. Occurrence of adolescent acne is so universal that it is almost considered physiological is an old dermatological adage and this is more true today, than ever. So acne could well be the commonest skin disease for which advice is sought. Hence, the inaugural issue of ...
A clinician must be able to understand that sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a very important cofactor in HIV transmission as well as acquisition. STI management approaches are simplified by National Aids Control Organization (NACO) training programs on enhanced syndromic management. It is very important to understand the examination of the largest organ of the body, i.e. skin in relation to HIV. The HIV epidemic is mature enough now. The primary and ...
The main objective of the current edition is to provide clinicians, researchers and everyone associated with leprosy, insights into the latest research and developments on the subject all over the world, and access to an updated and organized database of information. The text has undergone a significant revision to incorporate the advances in the many areas that further our understanding of the disease, particularly in relation to its immunology, genetics and ...
Atlas of Liposuction presents an exhaustive survey of the current techniques in suction lipectomy. This new operation was devised for removal of localized fat deposits. After a short introduction covering basic theory, preoperative procedures and general techniques, use of the liposuction on each specific area of the body is discussed in detail. These discussions cover the exact modus operandi, including such matters as incisions, positions and instruments. Many ...