Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology
Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology
This textbook provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the identification of a range of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care. It features a problem-based approach to the topics and conditions covered. Clinical photographs, diagrams and pertinent tables along with clear learning objectives, clinical pearls and pitfalls in each chapter facilitate understanding in the diagnosis and management of a range of common dermatological conditions.
Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology empowers the reader to develop their understanding of how to deal with a range of common skin, hair and nail problems. It is ideal for training and practising primary care physicians seeking a quick reference guide to use in their clinical practice and the trainee dermatologist seeking a primer on the topic. It is also suitable for other members of the primary care team including nurses, pharmacists, physician associates and clinical assistants, and it is very useful for hospital-based doctors and nurses in other disciplines who want a quick, practical reference to common dermatological problems.
Introduction
Investigations and treatmentHistory 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.
ISBN | 978-3-030-29100-6 |
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Artikelnummer | 9783030291006 |
Medientyp | Buch |
Auflage | 1st ed. 2021 |
Copyrightjahr | 2021 |
Verlag | Springer, Berlin |
Umfang | XV, 657 Seiten |
Abbildungen | XV, 657 p. 248 illus., 236 illus. in color. |
Sprache | Englisch |