(BMJ Books) Royal Infirmary, UK. Offers a concise overview of all of the essentials of dermatology, written for non-dermatologists and primary care physicians. Discusses several common conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne and rosacea, bacterial infection, viral infection, tropical dermatology, and more. Abundant color photos. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover.
Author(s): Paul K. Buxton
Series: ABC Series
Edition: 4
Publisher: BMJ Books
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 149
Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 6
Contributors......Page 7
Acknowledgements......Page 8
Preface......Page 9
1. Introduction......Page 10
2. Psoriasis......Page 17
3. Treatment of psoriasis......Page 22
4. Eczema and dermatitis......Page 26
5. Treatment of eczema and inflammatory dermatoses......Page 34
6. Rashes with epidermal changes......Page 36
7. Rashes arising in the dermis......Page 44
8. Blisters and pustules......Page 48
9. Leg ulcers......Page 52
10. Acne and rosacea......Page 56
11. The hair and scalp......Page 60
12. Diseases of the nails......Page 66
13. Lumps and bumps......Page 70
14. The sun and the skin......Page 74
15. Black spots in the skin......Page 77
16. The skin and systemic disease - Genetics and skin disease......Page 81
17. Cutaneous immunology - Autoimmune disease and the skin......Page 91
18. Bacterial infection......Page 96
19. Viral infections......Page 101
20. AIDS and the skin......Page 107
21. Fungal and yeast infections......Page 110
22. Insect bites and infestations......Page 114
23. Tropical dermatology......Page 118
24. Practical procedures and where to use them......Page 124
25. Dermatology in general practice......Page 130
26. Formulary......Page 133
Appendix: Patient support groups......Page 138
Index......Page 139
