Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology (Hardcover)

Introduction.- Investigations and treatment.- History taking and examination.- Structure and function of the skin.- Terminology in dermatology.- Acne.- Roaccutane.- Rosacea.- Papulo-pustular rashes on the face.- The red face.- Polycystic ovarian syndrome.- Hidradenitis Suppurativa.- Atopic eczema in children.- Eczema and dermatitis in adults.- Lichen planus.- Urticaria.- Allergic skin disorders.- Psoriasis.- Seborrhoeic dermatitis.- Generalized rashes.- Regional dermatology.- Leg ulcers.- Wound care.- Red leg.- Blistering eruptions.- Bacterial infections.- Fungal and yeast infections of skin, hair and nails.- Viral infections.- Paracetic and protozoal infections.- Warts.- Cryosurgery.- Cryosurgery for warts.- Nurse lead cryosurgery clinic.- Cuteneous surgery.- Local anaesthetics for skin surgery.- Hair loss and excessive hair growth.- Nail problems.- Lesion recognition.- Pigmented lesions.- Non pigmented lesions.- Congenital Nevi (moles) in Newborns and Children.- Skin cancer andpre cancer.- Dermoscopy for the General Practitioner.- Photobiology (the sun and the skin).- Disorders of pigmentation.- Ethnic dermatology (skin of colour).- Pregnancy rashes.- Paediatric dermatology.- Childhood exanthems (rashes with a fever).- Rashes in the elderly.- Genodermatoses ( hereditary skin diseases).- Skin in systemic disease - Skin and the mind.- Hyperhydrosis (excessive? sweating).- Cutaneous vasculitis.- Emergency dermatology.- Pruritis.- Emollients.- Topical steroids.- Topical calcinuera inhibitors.- Pharmacist and skin disease.- Nurse and skin disease.- Patient information leaflets.- Useful websites, courses, bibliography and patient support groups.