Clinical Pediatric Dermatology

Over the years, pediatric dermatology has emerged as a vital field of medical practice, yet with paucity of sufficient printed teaching material. This book Clinical Pediatric Dermatology (CPD) is intended to serve three sections of physicians—pediatricians, dermatologists, and general practitioners. An introductory chapter on examination of a child with a dermatologic problem is included to highlight the need for an astute clinical examination which brings the physician closer to the correct diagnosis. We have reiterated this by using flow charts. Although basic in its early chapters, the CPD is definitely not elementary in the sense of ‘putting’ it to practice. To write an introductory text alone would leave many readers with only a taste of the conceptual elements but no guidance for venturing into genuine practical applications. Indeed, given the conceptual simplicity of this CPD’s approach, it is only hoped that the publication of this book will enhance the spread of ideas that are currently trickling through the scientific literature.