Dermatology is a specialty in the field of medicine which constantly changes at a vast rate. Alongside technology, new drugs, methods and treatments are continuously developed for the treatment of all common skin diseases. The first edition of the European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments received an overwhelming response from dermatovenereologists all over Europe. Its easy-to-read format, which is also used for this 2nd edition, is aimed at helping the physician to obtain comprehensive information at a glance. The three main sections listed alphabetically define the different diseases, the drugs available and the various methods of treatment used in dermatological practice. Each chapter begins with a brief section of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the skin disease, and leads into the description of the clinical characteristics, the diagnosis and the differential diagnosis. Followed by a detailed discussion on treatment methods, alternative methods are covered as well. Each section ends with a reference list for further reading. This new edition provides an excellent update including the newest developments of drugs, methods and treatments in dermatological practice, maintaining the clear structure and well-proven format. It is a very comprehensive and practical guide and should not be missed by those treating patients with skin diseases.

Diseases

Acne
Actinic keratosis
Adamantiades-Behçet's disease
Alopecia areata
Androgenic alopecia
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Aphthous stomatitis
Apocrine miliaria
Atopic dermatitis
Balanitis
Basal cell carcinoma
Bowen's disease
Bullous pemphigoid
Candidiasis
Chronic actinic dermatitis
Cicatricial alopecia
Contact dermatitis
Cutaneous vasculitis
Darier's disease
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatomyositis
Dermatophyte infections
Drug eruption
Drug-induced pemphigus
Drug photosensitivity
Eccrine miliaria
Epidermolysis bullosa
Erysipelas
Erythema multiforme
Erythema nodosum
Erythrasma
Erythroplasia of Queyrat
Factitial dermatitis
Furuncles and carbuncles
Granuloma annulare
Hand dermatitis
Herpes genitalis
Herpes simplex virus infection (orofacial)
Herpes zoster
Hirsutism
HIV infection and AIDS: present status of antiretroviral therapy
Hyperhidrosis
Ichthyosis
Impetigo
Kaposi's sarcoma
Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Keratoacanthoma
Leg ulcers
Leishmaniasis
Lentigo maligna
Leprosy or Hansen's disease
Lichen planus
Lichen simplex chronicus
Lupus erythematosus
Lyme borreliosis
Lymphomas (primary cutaneous)
Malignant melanoma
Mastocytosis
Melasma
Mite bites
Molluscum contagiosum
Morphoea: circumscribed scleroderma
Naevi (benign melanocytic)
Necrobiosis lipoidica
Nummular eczema
Pediculosis
Pemphigus erythematosus
Pemphigus foliaceus
Pemphigus vegetans
Pemphigus vulgaris
Photoageing
Pityriasis lichenoides acuta
Pityriasis lichenoides chronica
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rubra pilaris
Polymorphic light eruption
Porphyrias
Pruritus
Psoriasis
Purpuras
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Rosacea
Sarcoidosis
Scabies.-Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic keratosis
Sjögren's syndrome
Skin diseases from the marine environment
Solar urticaria
Squamous cell carcinoma
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Syphilis
Systemic sclerosis: scleroderma
Tick dermatoses
Tinea versicolor: pityriasis versicolor
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)
Urethritis: gonococcal
Urethritis: non-gonococcal
Urticaria
Varicella
Vascular birthmarks: vascular malformations and haemangiomas
Vitiligo
Warts and condylomas
Xanthomas
Methods
Acne scar treatment
Biopsy
Chemical peeling
Cryosurgery
Curettage
Electrosurgery
Epiluminescence microscopy of pigmented skin lesions
Lasers
Mohs' surgery
Patch testing
Photochemotherapy
Photodynamic therapy
Sclerotherapy
Skin augmentation (fillings)
Skin resurfacing with the carbon dioxide laser
UVB phototherapy
Drugs
Antibacterial agents
Antifungal drugs
Antihistamines
Antiviral drugs
Bleaching agents
Corticosteroids: topical
Glucocorticoids: systemic
Insect repellents
Psychoactive agents
Retinoids
Scabicides and pediculicides
Skin tests
Sunscreens
Topical anaesthetics
Topical preparations and vehicles.