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1 online resource |
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ABC Series |
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Seria ABC.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; Introduction; The significance of skin disease; Descriptive terms; Rashes; Approach to diagnosis; Symmetry; Diagnosis; Distribution; Morphology; Assessment of the patient; Further Reading; Chapter 2 Psoriasis; Clinical appearance; The typical patient; Clinical presentation; Psoriatic arthritis -- pathophysiology; Psoriatic arthritis -- clinical presentation; Further reading; Chapter 3 Management of Psoriasis; Dermatology Day Treatment Units; Topical treatment; Scalp psoriasis |
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Ultraviolet treatment -- phototherapy and photochemotherapyUltraviolet B (UVB); Ultraviolet A (UVA); Systemic treatment; Methotrexate; Acitretin; Ciclosporin A; Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF); Biological therapy; Etanercept; Infliximab; Adalimumab; Ustekinumab; Further reading; Chapter 4 Eczema (Dermatitis); Clinical features; Pathophysiology; Pathology; Types of eczema; Endogenous eczema; Investigations of eczema; Exogenous eczema; Clinical features; Photodermatitis; Occupational dermatitis; Patch testing; General management of eczema; Pruritus; Pruritus with skin changes |
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Pruritus with normal skinManagement of pruritus; Further Reading; Chapter 5 Urticaria and Angio-oedema; Introduction; Pathophysiology; Clinical history; Classification of urticaria; Ordinary urticaria; Cholinergic urticaria; Solar urticaria; Pressure urticaria; Angio-oedema; General investigations; General management; Further reading; Chapter 6 Skin and Photosensitivity; Ultraviolet radiation; Fitzpatrick skin type classification; Genetic disorders causing photosensitivity; Oculocutaneous albinism; Xeroderma pigmentosum; Metabolic disorders of photosensitivity |
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Exogenous substances causing photosensitivityMedications causing photosensitivity; Phytophotodermatitis; Idiopathic disorders causing photosensitivity; Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE); Solar urticaria; Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD); Photoprotective behaviour; Vitamin D levels and systemic disease; Sunscreen; Further reading; Chapter 7 Drug Rashes; Introduction; History; Examination; Investigations; Classification of drug reactions in the skin; Drugs which alter normal skin function; Common drug-induced rashes; Severe drug reactions in the skin; Further reading |
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Chapter 8 Immunobullous and Other Blistering DisordersIntroduction; Pathophysiology; Differential diagnosis; Development; Duration; Durability; Distribution; Clinical features of immunobullous disorders; Bullous pemphigoid; Pemphigoid gestationis; Mucous membrane pemphigoid (cicatricial pemphigoid); Pemphigus vulgaris; Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH); Linear IgA; Management of immunobullous disease; Further reading; Chapter 9 Connective Tissue Disease, Vasculitis and Related Disorders; Introduction; Connective tissue disease; Vasculitis; Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN); Henoch-Schönlein purpura |
| Summary |
With over 450 full colour images, ABC of Dermatology is a practical guide to identification, recognition, treatment and management of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care, walk-in centres, and the emergency room and within patients admitted to hospital with medical/surgical conditions. Fully updated with new developments and treatments, this sixth edition provides expanded coverage of psoriasis, eczema, inflammatory dermatoses and drug photosensitivity. It also includes improved coverage of the management of onychomycosis, scabies and lice, and |
| Notes |
Preceded by: ABC of dermatology / edited by Paul K. Buxton, Rachael Morris-Jones. 5th ed. 2009 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Skin -- Diseases.
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Dermatology.
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Diseases.
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
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Disease
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Skin Diseases
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Dermatology
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Diseases
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Dermatology
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Skin -- Diseases
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Morris-Jones, Rachael, editor
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| LC no. |
2013051084 |
| ISBN |
9781118520147 |
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1118520149 |
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9781118520130 |
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1118520130 |
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1118520157 |
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9781118520154 |
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1306550637 |
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9781306550635 |
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