Rook's Textbook of Dermatology: 4 Volume Set, 7th Edition

by Editor: Tony Burns (Emeritus Consultant Dermatologist, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK); Editor: Stephen Breathnach (St John's Institute of Dermatology, London, UK); Editor: Neil Cox (Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, UK); Editor: Christop

• ISBN13: 9781405141048
• ISBN10: 1405141042
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The late Arthur Rook established the Textbook of Dermatology as the most comprehensive work of reference available to the dermatologist and it enjoys instant name recognition. Each subsequent edition has been expanded as the subject has developed and the book remains the ultimate source of clinical information for the trainee and practising dermatologist alike.Rook's Textbook of Dermatology covers all aspects of skin disease from basic science through pathology and epidemiology to clinical practice. Long recognized for its unparalleled coverage of diagnosis, this clinical classic earned its reputation as a definitive source of information.New features of this Seventh Edition include:Two new Editors, Neil Cox and Christopher Griffiths, join the team Every chapter is updated and several are completely rewritten from scratch Completely new chapter on AIDS and the Skin Traditional emphasis on diagnosis preserved More coverage of treatment in each of the disease-specific chapters

Table of Contents

Introduction and Historical Bibliography

Comparative Dermatology

Anatomy and Organization of Human Skin

Functions of the Skin

Diagnosis of Skin Disease

Epidemiology of Skin Disease

Histopathology of the Skin: General Principles

Molecular Biology

Inflammation

Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Photoimmunology

Wound Healing

Genetics and Genodermatoses

Prenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Skin Disease

The Neonate

Naevi and Other Developmental Defects

Pruritus

Eczema, Lichenification, Prurigo and Erythroderma

Atopic Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis: Irritant

Contact Dermatitis: Allergic

Occupational Dermatoses

Mechanical and Thermal Injury

Reactions to Cold

Cutaneous Photobiology

Virus Infections

AIDS and the Skin

Bacterial Infections

Mycobacterial Infections

Leprosy

The Treponematoses

Mycology

Parasitic Worms and Protozoa

Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Other Noxious Animals

Disorders of Keratinization

Psoriasis

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Other Epidermal Skin Tumours

Tumours of the Skin Appendages

Disorders of the Cutaneous Melanocyte

Disorders of Skin Colour

Genetic Blistering Diseases

Immunobullous Diseases

Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorders

Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands

Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis and Similar Dermatoses, Flushing and Flushing Syndromes

Disorders of Sweat Glands

Disorders of Connective Tissue

Urticaria and Mastocytosis

Purpura and microvascular occlusion

Vasculitis and Neutrophilic Vascular Reactions

Diseases of the Veins and Arteries: Leg Ulcers

Disorders of Lymphatic Vessels

Histocytoses

Soft-Tissue Tumours and Tumour-like Conditions

Cutaneous Lymphomas and Lymphocytic Infiltrates

Subcutaneous Fat

The æConnective Tissue DiseasesÆ

Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders

Sarcoidosis

Systemic Disease and the Skin

The Skin and the Nervous System

Psychocutaneous Disorders

Disorders of Nails

Disorders of Hair

The Skin and the Eyes

The External Ear

The Oral Cavity and Lips

The Breast

The Genital, Perianal and Umbilical Regions

Racial Influences on Skin Disease

The Ages of Man and their Dermatoses

General Aspects of Treatment

Systemic Therapy

Drug Reactions

Erythema Multiforme, StevensûJohnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Topical Therapy

Radiotherapy and Reactions to Ionizing Radiation

Physical and Laser Therapies

Dermatological Surgery

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