This guide covers the
following topics: Approach to the Dermatologic Patient, Principles of
Topical Dermatologic Therapy, Acne and Related Disorders, Bullous
Diseases, Cornification Disorders, Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Scaling
Diseases, Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Disorders, Sweating Disorders,
Bacterial Skin Infections, Fungal Skin Infections, Viral Skin Diseases,
Pigmentation Disorders, Hair Disorders, Nail Disorders, Pressure Ulcers,
Benign Skin Tumors, Growths, and Vascular Lesions and Cancers of the
Skin.
This PDF covers the following topics
related to Dermatology : The structure and function of the skin, Taking a
history, Examining the skin and describing lesions, Common skin conditions in
adults, Common skin conditions in both adults and children, Practical advice on
topical treatments.
Author(s): Janice
Bianchi, Barbara Page, Sheila Robertson
Psoriasis is a common, chronic disease, which for
many people, is associated with profound functional, psychological and social
morbidity and important comorbidities. This guideline aims to provide clear
recommendations on the assessment and management of psoriasis for all people
with psoriasis.
Author(s): National Center for
Biotechnology Information, USA
This note explains the following topics:
occupational skin disease, Skin diseases of chemical origin, Irritant contact
dermatitis, Allergic contact dermatitis, Airborne contact dermatitis, Contact
urticaria, Diagnosis of contact dermatitis, Occupational acne, Prevention of
skin diseases due to chemical exposure, Infectious skin disease, Skin diseases
of physical origin.
This booklet can be used by any clinician who wishes to
develop their knowledge of common skin conditions. It has been specifically
written for nurse practitioners, specialist nurses, physicians or any other
clinicians who undertake structured histories using advanced decision-making
skills. Topics covered includes: Examining the skin and describing lesions,
Common skin conditions in adults, Common skin conditions in children, Common
skin conditions in both adults and children, Practical advice on topical
treatments.
This
textbook contains the latest advances and scientific knowledge from the leading
experts in hair biology, hair disorders, and clinical trichology. The book
consists of ten sections in which hair biology, hair genetics, hair diagnostics,
hair loss types, pathogenesis, treatment options, and restoration techniques are
discussed.