The Pocket Doctor: Dermatology

Accurate diagnosis of skin conditions can be a challenge to clinicians as many disorders present similar symptoms.

This book is a quick reference guide to dermatology for trainees and physicians. Beginning with basic clinical dermatology and investigations, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and treatment of different types of skin disorder including scaling and blistering, eczema, pigmentation disorders and tumours.

Presented in an easy to read format, this manual includes clinical photographs, therapeutic algorithms and tables to enhance understanding. Key learning points are summarised at the end of each algorithm.

Key points

• Quick reference guide to dermatology for trainees and physicians
• Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous skin disorders
• Presented in easy to read format, with clinical photographs, algorithms and tables
• Key learning points summarised for each algorithm

• Section 1: Basic Clinical Dermatology and Investigations in Dermatology
• Section 2: Papulosquamous Disorders
• Section 3: Bullous Disorders
• Section 4: Eczematous Disorders
• Section 5: Disorders of Pigmentation
• Section 6: Abnormal Vascular Responses
• Section 7: Nevi and Skin Tumors
• Section 8: Infections
• Section 9: Miscellaneous Conditions

Arun C Inamadar MD DVD
Professor and Head

Aparna Palit MD
Professor

Both at Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE University, Bijapur, Karnataka, India