Concise and illustrative book meant for practising physicians • Multiple flowcharts and tables • Depictive tables of therapy with 1st, 2nd and 3rd line therapies • Extensively referenced for detailed analysis of facts
A concise and illustrative book for practising physicians with multiple flow charts and tables with depictive tables of therapy outlining first, second and third line therapies. The text is extensively referenced for detailed analysis of facts. This is an ideal handbook for all practitioners, including dermatologists.
Vitiligo is a long-term condition that causes pale, white patches to develop on the skin due to lack of a chemical called melanin. It can affect any area of the skin, but most commonly occurs on skin exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck and hands (NHS Choices). This new edition has been fully revised to provide dermatologists with the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo. Presented with a step by step approach, the book begins with an overview of the condition’s historical background, genetic susceptibility, and psycho-social aspects. The following sections discuss incidence of vitiligo with disorders of other body systems, aetiology, skin colour, diagnosis, and treatment. Complete chapters are dedicated to chemically induced leukoderma and vitiligo in children. The second edition features many new photographs, flowcharts and theories on the cause of vitiligo, as well as new treatment methods including lasers, tattooing, and surgery. Key points Fully revised, new edition providing latest information on vitiligo Complete chapters dedicated to chemically induced leukoderma and vitiligo in children Second edition features many new photographs, flowcharts, theories and treatment methods Previous edition (9788180611605) published in 2003
Diagnosis and management of pigmentary skin disorders has become an important area in dermatology as the demand for treatment of these conditions has increased exponentially, particularly with skin of color. However, coverage in standard texts regarding various pigmentary disorders is insufficient and the need for focused attention on new developments and latest research findings is growing. Pigmentary Skin Disorders is written and edited by international leaders in the field and chapters include a clinician’s approach to categorizing pigmentary disorders, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, lasers in pigmentary disorders, and drug-induced pigmentation. This volume is part of Springer's Updates in Clinical Dermatology series which aims to promote the rapid and efficient transfer of medical research into clinical practice. Covering new developments and innovations in all fields of clinical dermatology, it provides the clinician with a review and summary of recent research and its implications for clinical practice. Each volume is focused on a clinically relevant topic and explains how research results impact diagnostics, treatment options and procedures, as well as patient management. The reader-friendly volumes are highly structured with core messages, summaries, tables, diagrams and illustrations and are written by internationally well-known experts in the field.
This handbook gives an overview of the common Eczemas that can afflict patients and is aimed at practitioners who have little time to look at elaborate texts that focus on pathogenesis and epidemiology where the aspects of diagnosis and treatment are lost in the maze of textual verbosity. The level of management is aimed at basic principles of intervention and common sense diagnostic approaches and wherever possible the management at the level of the practitioner.
This book provides a guide to the diagnosis and management of pigmentary disorders. Each chapter explores a different clinical case to give the reader an interdisciplinary understanding of treatment options. Particular attention is given to the treatment of hypopigmentation, hypomelanosis and discoloration with cases highlighting the effects of drug intake, genetic alterations and the polluted environment. Clinical Cases in Pigmentary Disorders examines therapeutic approaches through evidence-based best practice techniques and is relevant to dermatologists, oncologists, pharmacologists and pathologists.
This book provides a comprehensive and concise summary of cases asked in university examinations, both for MD and National Board, based on various classis textbooks—Rooks, Bolognia, Hastings, Jopling and Holmes. Elaborate flowcharts, concise tables and hand drawn illustrations have been given liberally. It covers most long cases and spotters and it will serve as an ideal guide to prepare for postgraduate practical examinations in dermatology. Salient Features of the book: A comprehensive and concise summary of cases asked in examinations—both national board and MD—based on the famous five textbooks: Rooks, Bolognia, Hastings, Jopling and Holmes. Elaborate flowcharts, concise tables and hand-drawn artist depictions. Every single line has been doubly verified from standard textbooks. Ideal for practical examinations in India. Covers most long cases and spotters.
This atlas is written to provide readers with the clinical and pathological presentation of the broad spectrum of pigmentary skin disorders (PSD). This book is divided into six parts and covers diseases of hypopigmentation, disorders of hyperpigmentation, hyperpigmentation coexisting with hypopigmentation, pigmentary disorders of the hair, nails, and mucous membranes, and neoplasms with dyschromatosis encountered in clinical practice. Written by experts with rich experience in the field, it will be an invaluable reference not only for dermatologists, cosmetologists, and geneticists but also for anyone interested in the exciting area of PSDs.