Clinical dermatology / Rona M. MacKie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacKie, Rona M.

Series:

Oxford core texts

Oxford medical publications

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dermatology.

Skin--Diseases.

Skin.

Skin Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Skin Diseases.

Physical Description:

371 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2003.

Summary:

This concise yet comprehensive, fully illustrated, four-colour textbook has established itself as a favourite amongst undergraduate medical students, nurses, and pharmacists in practice and in training, and with general practitioners and other physicians seeking a clear and well-illustrated guide to dermatology. Since the last edition, there have been exciting advances in dermatology, both in treatment and in our understanding of the molecular biology of the disease. The new edition includes thoroughly updated material on all common skin diseases, their clinical features, aetiology, pathology, necessary investigations, and treatment. In response to developments in medical education, Clinical Dermatology has been extensively rewritten to take account of the changing structure of many undergraduate medical curricula. Problem-based learning exercises, special study module projects, and problem case discussions are included.

Contents:

1 Problem-based learning scenarios 1

2 Dermatological disability: incidence, prevalence, and classification of skin disease 11

3 Essential skin biology: structure, function, and immunology 19

4 The dermatological history, examination, and investigations frequently used in dermatology 39

5 Psoriasis and other disorders of keratinization 53

6 Dermatitis and eczema 93

7 Cutaneous infections and infestations 131

8 Autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, disorders of collagen and of elastic tissue 177

9 Disorders of the vasculature 203

10 Problems of skin pigmentation 223

11 Acne, hair problems, and other disorders of the skin appendages 241

12 Blistering diseases 267

13 Drug eruptions 289

14 Cutaneous medicine 303

15 Skin tumours

benign and malignant 327

16 Brief notes on dermatological therapy 357.

Notes:

Previous ed.: 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [363]-364) and index.

ISBN:

019852580X

OCLC:

50841325