The third edition of Atlas of Clinical Dermatology is a thorough, comprehensive update of the worlds leading visual reference in dermatology.
This book covers all the clinical aspects of skin diseases with emphasis on achieving accurate diagnoses. It is lavishly illustrated with over 2000 exceptional photographs, in vivid colour, from Dr du Viviers unrivalled clinical collection. The accompanying text clearly, succinctly and comprehensively covers the aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of each disease. Although the focus is on common conditions, rare diseases and manifestations are also covered.
The Atlas of Clinical Dermatology is an essential purchase for all trainee and practising dermatologists. Highly Commended at the BMA 2003 Medical Book Awards.
1) The dermatological diagnosis 2) The structure and function of normal skin 3) Eczema 4) Contact dermatitis 5) Psoriasis 6) Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rubra pilaris 7) Lichen planus and lichenoid eruptions 8) Naevi and developmental defects 9) Benign tumours of the skin 10) Non-melanoma skin cancer 11) Moles and melanoma 12) Mycosis fungoides and lymphoproliferative disorders of the skin 13) Bacterial and spirochaetal infections 14) Viral disorders of the skin 15) Superficial fungal disorders 16) Infestations of the skin 17) Tropical infections of the skin 18) Reactive disorders of the skin and drug eruptions 19) Blistering disorders of the skin 20) Developmental disorders of the skin 21) Collagen vascular disorders 22) The skin and systemic disease 23) Skin manifestations of disordered circulation 24) Disorders of sebaceous, sweat and apocrine glands 25) Disorders of the nails 26) Disorders of the hair and scalp 27) Disorders of pigment and of pigmented skin 28) Psychological disorders of the skin 29) Disorders of the neonatal period and infancy 30) Skin disorders affecting women and pregnancy 31) A guide to diagnosis by region 32) Glucocorticosteroids