ABC of Dermatology, 6th Edition

With over 450 full colour images, ABC of Dermatology is a practical guide to identification, recognition, treatment and management of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care, walk-in centres, and the emergency room and within patients admitted to hospital with medical/surgical conditions.

Fully updated with new developments and treatments, this sixth edition provides expanded coverage of psoriasis, eczema, inflammatory dermatoses and drug photosensitivity. It also includes improved coverage of the management of onychomycosis, scabies and lice, and hair and scalp, and new content on biological treatments, lymphoedema, community acquired MRSA, pityriasis rosea, immune reconstitution syndrome and antifungal drugs.

ABC of Dermatology is the ideal learning partner and resource for GPs, family physicians, junior doctors, medical students and primary care health professionals.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors, vii

Preface, ix

Acknowledgements, xi

1 Introduction, 1
Rachael Morris-Jones

2 Psoriasis, 11
Rachael Morris-Jones

3 Management of Psoriasis, 18
Rachael Morris-Jones

4 Eczema (Dermatitis), 26
Rachael Morris-Jones

5 Urticaria and Angio-oedema, 38
Rachael Morris-Jones

6 Skin and Photosensitivity, 42
Rachael Morris-Jones

7 Drug Rashes, 48
SarahWalsh

8 Immunobullous and Other Blistering Disorders, 55
Rachael Morris-Jones

9 Connective Tissue Disease, Vasculitis and Related Disorders, 62
Rachael Morris-Jones

10 The Skin and Systemic Disease, 70
Rachael Morris-Jones

11 Leg Ulcers, 82
Rachael Morris-Jones

12 Acne and Rosacea, 89
Rachael Morris-Jones

13 Bacterial Infections, 97
Rachael Morris-Jones

14 Viral Infections, 105
Rachael Morris-Jones

15 HIV and the Skin, 114
Rachael Morris-Jones

16 Fungal Infections, 121
Rachael Morris-Jones

17 Insect Bites and Infestations, 128
Rachael Morris-Jones

18 Tropical Dermatology, 135
Rachael Morris-Jones

19 Hair and Scalp, 144
Kapil Bhargava and David Fenton

20 Diseases of the Nails, 151
David de Berker

21 Benign Skin Tumours, 161
Rachael Morris-Jones

22 Premalignant and Malignant, 172
Rachael Morris-Jones

23 Practical Procedures and Skin Surgery, 183
Raj Mallipeddi

24 Lasers, Intense Pulsed Light and PhotodynamicTherapy, 191
Alun V. Evans

25 Wound Management and Bandaging, 197
Bernadette Byrne

26 Formulary, 212
KarenWatson

Index, 221