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The book is divided into 45 chapters, the book begins with the history of dermatology, analysis of the structure, function and development of the skin, and a chapter on patients presenting with skin disorders. Subsequent chapters cover all major skin diseases and groups of diseases, from bacterial, fungal and viral infections, to bullous disorders, disorders of pigmentation and tumours of the skin. Other topics include skin and sport, skin and psychiatry, ...
Color Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Dermatopathology is based upon a simple algorithmic approach that simplifies diagnosis of dermatological diseases. This unique atlas uses pathologic findings correlated with clinical information to arrive at a precise diagnosis. The book is divided into 15 chapters based upon common histopathologic findings such as psoriasiform dermatitis, lichenoid tissue reaction, panniculitis, vasculitis, blistering skin diseases, ...
Dermatology has become an integral part of medical students’ training, as nearly 10 per cent of all the patients, visiting the general physicians have skin diseases. With advances in the diagnosis and treatment, it has become possible to treat nearly all the skin diseases. Newer therapeutic tools can now treat even the diseases which were considered incurable earlier. In this edition, every chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated with the addition ...
This is an introduction to dermatologic surgery and aesthetic procedures employing lasers, chemical peels, Botox injections, dermal fillers, etc. The authors are all based in India, so the book has a strong focus on treating darker skin types. Unique elements include contact information for all authors (emails and addresses), detailed vendor contact information (which are all located in India), and chapters dealing with topics not usually discussed in standard ...
Dermatology is expanding everywhere in basic understanding, clinical diagnosis, investigation and therapy. Today, thousands of pages are written and published all over the world. Students, practitioners and dermatologists face difficulty to follow-up this advancement regularly. In this book the authors have tried to accommodate some of the recent advances. The book named “Common Skin Diseases—A Clinical Approach” is being published so that this ...
The book has been arranged in a format that covers almost all the aspects of hair transplantation surgery from planning to postoperative care.
The concepts are clearly explained in an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach, with an emphasis on presurgical planning.
Nail is considered as a vestigial organ by some as it is a dead tissue, without realizing the varied functions it can subserve in human beings. It has evolved from the primitive role of grasping and clutching in lower animals to an organ of beautification in humans. Nail is also a mirror of internal diseases as it can depict several characteristic changes along with the skin. Examination of nail as a part of general cutaneous examination is imperative. Nail ...
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 ...