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 note covers
the following topics: Common Skin Infections, Bacterial Infections, Impetigo and
Cellulitis, Folliculitis and Boils, Hidradenitis,Suppurativa and Echthyma,
Streptococcal Diagnoses, Toxic Shock Syndrome, PVL and MRSA, Strep Toxic Shock
Syndrome, Scarlet Fever and Meningococcal Disease, Invasive Infections,
Infections Caused by Corynebacterium and Pitted Keratolysis, Viral Infections,
Varicella Zoster and Herpes Zoster, Primary Herpes Simplex Infection, Viral
Causes of Vesicular Rashes, Parvovirus Infection Slapped Check, Rubella, Measles
and Roseola infantum, Main Causative Agents of a Maculopapular Rash, Warts,
Molluscum Contagiosum, Fungal Diseases, Diseases Caused by Moulds, Common
Parasitic Infections.
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.
This book consists of a core module and five satellite modules. The Core
Module is prepared for health officers, pubic health nurses, environmental
health, medical laboratory technology students and Health extension Workers.
Satellite modules are prepared to strengthen the professional training of each
category.
Author(s): Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative, The Carter
Center
The purpose of this book is to
present a comprehensive analysis of Psoriasis, a disease that affects
approximately 2-3% of humanity in all countries. Psoriasis existence is surveyed
since the clay tablets of Assyrians and Babylonians 3.000-5.000 years ago, thru
the middle ages, the renaissance, XIX and XX centuries.
This note describes the following topics: dermatologist treats the
skin and examples of common skin problems , dermatologist treats hair and
examples of common hair problems, dermatologist performs care beauty and
aesthetics, drugs used by the dermatologist, Antibiotics used by Dermatologist,
Antifungals used by dermatologist, Local steroids used in dermatology, Drugs
Psoriasis, Antihistamines used by dermatologist, Drugs for hair loss, Therapy
for the treatment of lice and gale.