Differential Diagnosis in Dermatology

ISBN-13: 9780367085988 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 358 str.

Richard Ashton; Barbara Leppard

Opis

The ethos of this bestselling text is that however much or little you know about skin disease you can always arrive at the right diagnosis. The secret is to examine the surface of the rash or skin lesion which will help you classify the clinical features correctly.

Spis treści

1.Introduction to dermatological diagnosis. 2.Introduction to dermatological treatment. 3.Hairy scalp. 4.Acute erythematous rashes on the face. 5.Chronic erythematous rashes on the face. 6.Mouth, lips, tongue & ear. 7.Acute erythematous rashes on the trunk & limbs. 8.Chronic erythematous rashes on the trunk & limbs. 9.Non-erythematous lesions. 10.Flexures. 11.Genitalia and perineum. 12.Lower legs. 13.Hands and feet. 14.Nails. General index. List of drugs and associated drug reactions. Classification of topical steroid by potency. Emollient products – how and when to use. Wash products & bath emollients. Summary of types of wound and dressings to use. Debriding agents. Reducing bacterial counts and odour. Absorption of exudate. Wound and ulcer dressings. Index of algorithms. Non-erythematous lesions. Erythematous lesions inside back cover.