Ward Rounds in Dermatology

This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disorders.

Divided into fourteen sections, the book covers both common and rare skin diseases, from drug reactions and autoimmune disorders, to cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and much more. Each disorder is explained in depth and illustrated with clinical cases.

The second half of the book discusses different drug treatments including immunosuppressants, glucocorticosteroids, antihistamines, and antibiotics.

The book concludes with a chapter on miscellaneous issues such as chief complaints, existing illnesses, and physical examination, as well as a section on FAQs in Dermatology which presents questions and answers on everyday and new topics.

Key Points

• Practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disorders
• Covers both common and rare conditions illustrated by clinical cases
• Describes different drug treatments
• Includes FAQs section with answers explaining everyday and new topics

1. Autoimmune Vesiculobullous Disorders
2. Drug Reactions
3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
4. Systemic Sclerosis, Dermatomyositis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases
5. Erythroderma
6. Lepra Reactions
7. Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
8. Immunosuppressants in Dermatology
9. Glucocorticosteroids
10. Antihistamines
11. Use of Antibiotics in a Patient Admitted in Dermatology Ward
12. Signs in Dermatology
13. Frequently Asked Questions in Dermatology
14. Miscellaneous

Index

Bela J Shah MD
Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology STI and Leprosy, BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Santosh Rathod MD DNB
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, LG Hospital, AMC-MET Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India