Cover; Half-Title ; Series ; Oxford Handbook of Medical Dermatology ; Copyright ; Foreword to the second edition; Foreword to the first edition; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents ; Symbols and abbreviations ; 1 Structure and function of the skin ; 2 The history in dermatology ; 3 Examination of the skin
4 What is the diagnosis? 5 Skin failure and emergency dermatology ; 6 Bacterial and spirochaetal infections ; 7 Viral and fungal infections ; 8 Infestations and parasites ; 9 Psoriasis ; 10 Eczema and lichen planus ; 11 Urticaria and erythema ; 12 Pustular rashes ; 13 Blisters
14 Oral and genital mucosae 15 Leg ulcers and lymphoedema ; 16 Sun and skin ; 17 Tumours ; 18 Cutaneous reactions to drugs ; 19 Skin and rheumatology ; 20 Vasculitis ; 21 Panniculitis ; 22 Skin and diabetes and endocrinology ; 23 Skin and renal disease
24 Skin and gastroenterology 25 Skin and chest diseases ; 26 Skin and haematology/.oncology ; 27 Skin and neurology ; 28 Skin and psychiatry ; 29 Skin in older people ; 30 Skin and pregnancy ; 31 Skin in infancy and childhood ; 32 Skin and genetics
33 Special tools and investigations 34 Medical management ; 35 Resources ; Index; IFC; IBC
Summary
Provides practical and accessible advice on how to reach a diagnosis or create a management plan when faced with patients with a range of skin conditions. Assists a step-by-step approach to diagnosing skin problems by analysing clinical signs and provides concise and clear guidance on investigation and treatment
