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Index
Cover
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
Introduction
The significance of skin disease
Descriptive terms of clinical inspection
Clinical approach to the diagnosis of rashes
Symmetry
Diagnosis
Distribution
Morphology
Assessment of the patient
Further reading
CHAPTER 2: Psoriasis
Introduction
Clinical appearance
The typical patient
Clinical presentation
Psoriatic arthritis – pathophysiology
Psoriatic arthritis – clinical presentation
Psoriasis and systemic disease
Further reading
CHAPTER 3: Management of Psoriasis
Introduction
Dermatology day treatment units
Topical treatment
Scalp psoriasis
Ultraviolet treatment – phototherapy and photochemotherapy
Ultraviolet B (UVB)
Ultraviolet A (UVA)
Systemic treatment
Methotrexate
Acitretin
Ciclosporin A
Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)
Biological therapy
Etanercept
Infliximab
Adalimumab
Ustekinumab
Ixekizumab
Secukinumab
Apremilast
Further reading
CHAPTER 4: Eczema (Dermatitis)
Clinical features
Pathophysiology
Pathology
Types of eczema
Classification of eczema
Clinical features
Allergic contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis
Photodermatitis
Occupational dermatitis
Investigations of contact dermatitis
Patch testing
General management of eczema
Biological treatment for atopic dermatitis
Pruritus
Pruritus with skin changes
Pruritus with normal skin
Management of pruritus
Further reading
CHAPTER 5: Urticaria and Angio‐oedema
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Clinical history
Classification of urticaria
Ordinary urticaria
Cholinergic urticaria
Solar urticaria
Pressure urticaria
Angio‐oedema
General investigations
General management
Further reading
CHAPTER 6: Skin and Photosensitivity
Ultraviolet radiation
Skin pigmentation and fitzpatrick skin type
Oculocutaneous albinism
Xeroderma pigmentosum
Medications causing photosensitivity
Photosensitive disorders
Vitamin D levels and sun protection
Reference
Further reading
CHAPTER 7: Drug Rashes
Introduction
History
Examination
Investigation of a suspected drug reaction
Classification of drug reactions in the skin
Further reading
CHAPTER 8: Immunobullous and Other Blistering Disorders
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Differential diagnosis
Clinical features of immunobullous disorders
Investigation of immunobullous disease
Management of immunobullous disease
Further reading
CHAPTER 9: Connective Tissue Disease, Vasculitis, and Related Disorders
Introduction
Connective tissue disease
Vasculitis
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)
Henoch–schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis)
Management of cutaneous vasculitis
Chilblains (perniosis)
Raynaud's phenomenon
Systemic sclerosis (SSc)
Lichen planus (LP)
Lupus erythematosus (LE)
Dermatomyositis
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD)
Further reading
CHAPTER 10: The Skin and Systemic Disease
Introduction
Skin reactions associated with infections
Sarcoidosis
Skin changes associated with hormonal imbalance
Thyroid disease
Skin changes associated with disorders of the gastrointestinal system and liver
Liver disease and the skin
Pigmentation disorders
Skin manifestations of underlying malignancy
Pregnancy and the skin
Genetics and skin disease
Single gene disorders
Further reading
CHAPTER 11: Leg Ulcers
Introduction
Venous ulcers
Arterial ulcers
Diabetic/neuropathic ulcers
Inflammatory conditions
Infectious ulcers
Malignant diseases
Trauma
Further reading
CHAPTER 12: Acne, Rosacea, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Introduction
What is acne?
Underlying causes
Diet
Types of acne
Treatment of acne
Rosacea
Management
Further reading
CHAPTER 13: Bacterial Infections
Introduction
Clinical presentation
Bacterial investigations
General approach to management
Superficial infections
Deeper infections
Mycobacterial disease
Other infections
Further reading
CHAPTER 14: Viral Infections
Introduction
Herpes viruses
Treatment
Viral diseases with rashes
Further reading
CHAPTER 15: HIV and the Skin
Introduction
Stages of HIV
Skin disorders in HIV
Infections
Further reading
CHAPTER 16: Fungal Infections
Introduction
Investigations
General features of fungi in the skin
Yeast infections
Deep fungal infections
Systemic antifungal drugs
Further reading
CHAPTER 17: Insect Bites and Infestations
Insect bites and stings
Delusions of parasitosis (DoP)
Allergic reaction to bites
Management of bite reactions
Prevention of bites
Insect bites transmitting parasites
Lyme disease
Spider bites
Wasp and bee stings
Treatment
Infestations
Cutaneous larva migrans
Further reading
CHAPTER 18: Tropical Dermatology
Introduction
Bacterial Infections
Superficial fungal infections
Deep fungal infections
Infestations
Further reading
CHAPTER 19: Hair and Scalp
Introduction
The hair follicle and hair cycle
Hair loss
Non‐scarring alopecias
Other non‐scarring alopecias
Tinea capitis
Scarring alopecias
Excessive hair
Skin disease involving the scalp
Further reading
CHAPTER 20: Diseases of the Nails
Introduction
Changes of shape, surface, and attachment
Nail bed changes
Nail plate changes
Common dermatoses and the nail unit
Infection
Trauma
General diseases affecting the nails
Treatment of nail conditions
Further reading
CHAPTER 21: Genital Dermatoses
Introduction
History and examination
Eczema
Lichen simplex
Balanitis and balano‐posthitis
Psoriasis
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen planus
Other inflammatory dermatoses
Ulcers
Pigmentation
Infections
Intra‐epithelial neoplasia
Extra‐mammary paget’s disease
Vulval and penile pain
Further reading
CHAPTER 22: Benign Skin Tumours
Introduction
Pigmented benign tumours
Melanocytic naevi
Dermatofibroma (benign fibrous histiocytoma)
Benign vascular tumours
Benign tumour papules
Benign tumour nodules
Benign tumour plaques
Further reading
CHAPTER 23: Premalignant and Malignant Skin Lesions
Introduction
Premalignant skin tumours
Malignant skin tumours
Moles/naevi: benign or malignant?
Dysplastic naevi
Melanoma
Cutaneous lymphoma
Other cutaneous malignancies
Further reading
CHAPTER 24: Practical Procedures and Skin Surgery
Introduction
Application technique
Risks and precautions
Skin lesions suitable for freezing
Electrosurgery
Curettage
Diagnostic biopsies
Incisional biopsy
Surgical excision
Mohs micrographic surgery
Further reading
CHAPTER 25: Lasers, Intense Pulsed Light, and Photodynamic Therapy
Lasers in dermatology
Lasers versus intense pulsed light
Laser treatment
Dermabrasion and chemical peels
Intense pulsed light
Photodynamic therapy
Summary
Further reading
CHAPTER 26: Cosmetic Dermatology
Beauty and visible ageing
The preoperative assessment
Soft tissue augmentation
Botulinum toxins
Chemical peels
Skin tightening devices
Further reading
CHAPTER 27: Wounds, Dressings, and Bandages
Introduction
Wounds
Dressings
Bandages
References
Further reading
CHAPTER 28: Formulary
Introduction
Topical therapy
Emollients
Topical immunomodulatory treatments
Phototherapy
Systemic therapy
Biological therapies
Miscellaneous
Further reading
Index
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