Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology is the third edition of this highly illustrated and complete guide to an extensive range of paediatric skin conditions. The book is comprised of 21 chapters, which cover individual dermatological conditions, from eczema and dermatitis to acne, rosacea and urticaria (hives). Each condition is organised into epidemiology, clinical evaluations, treatment and management. This new edition provides the most up-to-date information on each disorder. New chapters on the structure of skin, morphology of skin lesions, infant skin care and sexually transmitted diseases have been added to this edition. The final chapter incorporates information on patient/parent education and counselling, an important aspect of paediatric dermatology practice. The highly organised format of the text accompanied by 1187 full colour images, including 450 illustrations new to this edition, make the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology an excellent visual reference for consultant paediatricians, dermatologists and students.

Key Points

Fully revised new edition 1187 full colour images including 450 new illustrations

New chapters and up-to-date information

Highly organised visual format

Previous edition published 2009

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Contents

Chapter 01 Structure of Human Skin
Chapter 02 Approach to Diagnosis in Dermatology
Chapter 03 Skin Diseases Caused by Protozoa, Arthropods and Parasitic Worms
Chapter 04 Cutaneous Infections
Chapter 05 Eczemas
Chapter 06 Genetics and Genodermatoses
Chapter 07 Vesiculobullous Diseases
Chapter 08 Papulosquamous Disorders
Chapter 09 Disorders of Connective Tissue
Chapter 10 Disorders of Skin Appendages
Chapter 11 Disorders of Pigmentation
Chapter 12 Leg Ulcers and other Disorders of Vascular Insufficiency
Chapter 13 Urticaria r Mastocytosis, Pruritus and other Vascular Responses
Chapter 14 Disorders Due to Cold, Light, Heat and Radiation
Chapter 15 Drug Reactions
Chapter 16 Nevi and Skin Tumors
Chapter 17 Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Diseases
Chapter 18 Miscelianeous Cutaneous Diseases
Chapter 19 Glucocorticoids
Chapter 20 Dermatotherapeutics
Chapter 21 Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 22 Leprosy
Chapter 23 Cosmetology and Dermatosurgery