A Colour Handbook of Dermatology

R. J. G. Rycroft, MA, MB, BChir, MD, FRCP Consultant Dermatologist St. John's Institute of Dermatology St. Thomas's Hospital, London

S. J. Robertson, BA, FBIPP, ARPS
Director of Medical Illustration St. John's Institute of Dermatology

This handy-sized volume combines the features of a colour atlas with concise and authoritative structured summaries of the essential features of all but the very rarest skin diseases. Some 450 clinical colour photos and 25 line drawings are accompanied by text subdivided into definition, clinical features, epidemiology, differential diagnosis, investigations and special points. Every opportunity is taken to illustrate variations in conditions that occur with age or racial group. Text and photos are integrated throughout.

A ready reference for the dermatologist and non-dermatologist alike, this colour handbook also provides a short intensive course in dermatology for the beginner, for whom a glossary of dermatological terms is included, illustrated by line drawings. The author/editor combination is supported by clinicians at the world-renowned St. John's Institute, who provide material on their specialist topics.

Contents

Preface

Illustrated glossary

1. Eczemas
2. Lichen simplex
3. Contact dermatitis
4. Occupational dermatoses
5. Urticaria
6. Photodermatoses
7. Psoriasis, Pityriases
8. Lichen planus
9. Bacterial infections
10. Fungal diseases
11. Viral infections
12. Infestations
13. Acne
14. Rosacea & perioral dermatitis
15. Keratinisation
16. Granulomatous disorders
17. Discoid
18. subacute & systemic lupus erythematosus
19. Benign tumours
20. Malignant neoplasms
21. Benign melanocytic lesions
22. Malignant lymphoma
23. Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders
24. Blisters
25. Vascular disorders
26. Ichthyoses
27. Hyper & hypo melanosis
28. Non-melanin pigmentation
29. Tropical dermatoses
30. Drug eruptions
31. Hair disorders
32. Genital and perianal dermatoses

Index