Moschella and Hurley's Dermatology (4^th Ed.)

The new edition of this 1900pp reference is a complete guide to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders for practising and trainee dermatologists.

Divided into 35 sections, the book includes topics such as basic science, dermatopathology, paediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, pigmentation disorders, hair disorders, tumours, viral infections, and much more. A complete section is dedicated to cosmetic surgery.

The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new chapters on non-invasive diagnostic techniques, a range of psychocutaneous disorders, neurogenic skin diseases, paediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and care in mass infectious, chemical or nuclear disasters.   

With an internationally recognised editor and author team led by New Jersey-based Babar K Rao, this comprehensive text is further enhanced by more than 1600 clinical photographs and illustrations.

Key points

• Fully revised, new edition of 1900pp guide to latest advances in diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders
• Fourth edition features many new chapters and topics
• Internationally recognised editor and author team led by New Jersey-based Babar K Rao
• Previous edition (9780721632636) published in 1992

Section 1: Basic Science

• Structure and Function of Skin: Development, Anatomy, and Physiology
• Immunology

Section 2: Principles of Clinical Diagnosis

• Principles of Clinical Diagnosis
• Principles of Dermoscopy
• Principles of Noninvasive Diagnosis

Section 3: Dermatopathology

• Specialized Laboratory Techniques
• Fundamental Dermatopathology
• A Histological Approach to Skin Diseases

Section 4: Disorders of Immunity, Hypersensitivity and Inflammation

• Anaphylaxis and Angioedema
• Urticaria
• Transplant Dermatology
• Graft-Versus-Host Disease
• Immunodeficiency Syndromes
• Granulomatous Disease
• Low Dose Cytokine Therapy

Section 5: Erythemas and Drug Reactions

• Drug Eruptions
• EM, SJS, TEN
• Erythroderma
• Figurate Erythemas

Section 6: Vesiculobullous Diseases

• Autoimmune Vesiculobullous Disorders
• Non-autoimmune Vesiculobullous Disorders

Section 7: Eczematous Dermatitis

• Atopic Dermatitis
• Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
• Other Eczematous Eruptions

Section 8: Papulosquamous Disorders

• Psoriasis
• Papulosquamous Eruptions and Exfoliative Dermatitis

Section 9: Other Dermatoses

• Eosinophilic Dermatoses
• Neutrophilic Dermatoses
• Pregnancy Related Dermatoses
• Dermatoses due to Physical Factors and Occupation

Section 10: Photosensitivity

• Skin Types and Photodamage
• Photosensitivity disorders

Section 11: Connective Tissue Diseases

• Lupus Erythematosus
• Dermatomyositis
• Scleroderma
• Other Rheumatologic Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations

Section 12: Vasculitis, Vasculopathy and Ulcers

• Approach to Purpura and Microvascular Occlusive Syndromes
• Vasculitis
• Other Vascular Disorders
• Vascular Malformations
• Ulcers and Wound Care

Section 13: Disorders of the Dermis and Subcutaneous Tissue

• Disorders of Collagen, Elastin, and Ground Substance
• Diseases of the Subcutaneous Tissue

Section 14: Pigmentation Disorders

• Melanocyte Biology
• Pigmentary Disorders

Section 15: Pediatric Dermatology

• Neonatal Dermatology
• Diaper Dermatitis
• Vascular Tumors and Disorders
• Genodermatoses
• Miscellaneous Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders

Section 16: Diseases of the Apocrine and Eccrine Sweat Gland

• Acne Vulgaris
• Folliculitis and Follicular Occlusion Tetrad
• Rosacea
• Diseases of the Eccrine Glands
• Diseases of the Apocrine Glands

Section 17: Hair Disorders

• Scarring Alopecia
• Non-scarring Alopecia
• Hypertrichosis
• Hirsutism
• Hair Shaft Abnormalities

Section 18: Disorders of the Nails

• Disorders of the Nails

Section 19: Disorders of the Oral Cavity

• Disorders of the Oral Cavity

Section 20: Non-Infectious Diseases of the Male and Female Genitalia

• Non-Infectious Diseases of the Male Genitalia
• Non-Infectious Diseases of the Female Genitalia

Section 21: Psychocutaneous Disorders and Neurogenic Skin Disease

• Psychocutaneous Disease
• Pruritus: Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects
• Flushing

Section 22: Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism

• The Role of Nutrition in Dermatologic Diseases
• Cutaneous Mucinoses and Amyloidosis
• Disorders of Metabolism

Section 23: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease

• Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Section 24: Bacterial and Rickettsial Infections

• Fundamental Cutaneous Microbiology
• Bacterial Infections
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Rickettsial Diseases

Section 25: Viral Infections

• Introduction to Viral Diseases
• Herpes Simplex Virus
• Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections
• Molluscum Contagiosum and Other Viruses
• Human Papillomavirus Infection
• Viral Exanthems
• HIV

Section 26: Superficial and Deep Mycoses

• Superficial and Subcutaneous Mycoses
• Candidiasis
• Deep Mycoses

Section 27: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Non-Treponemal Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Treponematoses

Section 28: Parasites, Arthropods, Hazardous Animals, and Tropical Dermatology

• Parasites, Arthropods, and Hazardous Animals of Dermatologic Significance

Section 29: Tumors of the Skin

• Benign Epidermal Tumors
• Cysts
• Actinic Keratoses and Epithelial Skin Cancers
• Adnexal Neoplasms
• Benign Melanocytic Nevi and Neoplasms
• Melanoma
• Vascular Neoplasms and Proliferations
• Fibrohistiocytic Proliferations
• Mastocytosis
• Muscle, Adipose, and Cartilaginous Neoplasms
• Neural and Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
• Histiocytoses
• Xanthomas

Section 30: Tumors of the Lymphoreticular System

• Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas
• Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Myelomonocytic Leukemia, and Mastocytosis

Section 31: Dermatologic Surgery

• Overview: Cutaneous Surgery and MOHS Surgery
• Surgical Instruments
• Sutures
• Electrosurgery
• Anatomy of the Head and Neck
• Nerve Blocks
• Local Anesthetics
• Surgical Reconstruction
• Wound Healing and Surgical Dressings
• Nail Surgery
• Surgery of the Lips and Oral Mucosa
• Surgical Complications and Management

Section 32: Physical Modalities of Therapy

• Ultraviolet Phototherapy
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Laser Therapy
• Cryosurgery
• Radiotherapy

Section 33: Cosmetic Surgery

• Aging and its Effects on the Skin
• Fillers
• Botulinum Toxin
• Liposuction
• Hair Replacement Surgery
• Chemical Peeling
• Cosmetic Laser Therapy
• Sclerotherapy

Section 34: Dermatologic Care of Sexual and Gender Minorities

• Dermatologic Care of Sexual and Gender Minorities

Section 35: Dermatologic Care in Massive Infectious, Chemical, Nuclear or Other Disasters

• Dermatologic Care in Massive Infectious, Chemical, Nuclear or Other Disasters

Babar K Rao MD FAAD
Vice Chair and Professor, Centre for Dermatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA