Dermatology at a Glance

by Chowdhury, Mahbub M. U.; Katugampola, Ruwani P.; Finlay, Andrew Y.

• ISBN13: 9780470656730
• ISBN10: 0470656735
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-01-29
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Pre-publication review: "This was the first decent book I've seen that adds good clinical advice on assessing and managing a dermatology patient. It functions not only as a clinical reference, but as a genuine replacement for any missed experience on the dermatology ward. […] this will be a valuable text to clinical medical students seeking greater exposure. One particular highlight is the clinical photos, very well done." Dermatology Year 3 Registrar Following the familiar and easy-to-use at a Glance format, this brand new title provides a highly illustrated and accessible introduction to the structure and function of skin. It is the ideal guide for any medical student required to interview and examine patients, identify skin diseases, and develop a differential diagnosis and a treatment plan. Each chapter covers the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the disease, as well as presentations likely to be encountered in both clinical practice and exams. Dermatology at a Glance: Is comprehensively illustrated throughout with over 300 high quality colour slides and photographs Covers the key aspects of the British Association of Dermatologists core curriculum Includes 'Key points' and 'Warnings' Features a self-assessment 'picture quiz' to help test learning and recognition, in preparation for dermatology tests Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/dermatology featuring self-assessment case studies, key point revision documents, and an image bank from the book. The descriptive diagrams and photographs, coupled with clear explanations, will help all medical students and health professionals get to grips with the identification and treatment of all of the most common skin diseases.

Author Biography

Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury is Consultant Dermatologist, The Welsh Institute of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

Ruwani P. Katugampola is Consultant Dermatologist, The Welsh Institute of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

Andrew Y. Finlay is Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Wound Healing, Cardiff University School of Medicine. Andrew was awarded CBE in 2009.

The authors have contributed significantly to the success of the joint registrar training days awarded the Cardiff University Postgraduate Deanery Innovation Award in 2012.

The Cardiff Dermatology academic team won the Times Higher Education Award in 2006.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword by Professor Hywel Williams, Nottingham

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Part 1: Principles of Dermatology

1 Evidence-based dermatology

2 Dermatology: the best on the web

3 Dermatology: then and now

4 How the skin works

5 The burden of skin disease

Part 2: The patient consultation

6 Taking the history

7 How to examine skin

Part 3: Basic procedures

8 Surgical basics

9 Key procedures

Part 4: Treatments

10 Topical therapy

11 Practical special management

Part 5: Inflammatory diseases

12 Psoriasis

13 Atopic dermatitis

14 Acne and teenage skin

15 Common inflammatory diseases

Part 6: ER dermatology

16 Acute dermatology

17 Blistering skin diseases

Part 7: Skin infections

18 Bacterial infections

19 Viral infections

20 Fungal infections

21 Skin infestations

22 Tropical skin disease

Part 8: Specific sites

23 The red face

24 Oral and genital disease

25 Nail and hair disease

Part 9: Specific ages

26 The newborn

27 The child with a rash

28 Skin problems in pregnancy

29 Elderly skin

Part 10: Skin allergy

30 Cutaneous allergy

31 The working hands

32 Urticaria

Part 11: Skin tumours

33 Benign skin lesions

34 Non-melanoma skin cancers

35 Malignant melanoma

36 Other malignant skin conditions

Part 12: Photodermatology

37 Pigmentation

38 Sun and skin

39 Phototherapy

40 Photodermatoses

Part 13: Systemic diseases

41 Skin signs of systemic disease

42 Autoimmune disease and vasculitis

43 The immunosuppressed patient

Part 14: Miscellaneous conditions

44 Psychodermatology

45 Skin breakdown

46 Hereditary skin disease

Part 15: Self assessment

Clinical picture quiz

Answers

Index