The Lecture Notes Dermatology provides all the necessary knowledge in a very compact volume, in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the skin as well as the practical aspects of treating skin diseases.

Presented in a reader-friendly format and combining well-written text with high-quality illustrations, this tenth edition has been revised to reflect all the latest advances in knowledge regarding skin diseases and their treatment and includes a brand-new chapter on Dermatological Emergencies.

Features include:

• Numerous images and tables that help clarify the knowledge needed for revision purposes.
• Clinical case questions and 15 new clinical cases for self-assessment.
• A glossary of dermatological terminology.

Whether you need to develop or "refresh" your knowledge in Dermatology, Lecture Notes: Dermatology presents everything you need to know for the management of skin disorders.

Sample contents:

• 1 Structure and function of the skin, hair, and nails
• 2 Approaching the diagnosis of dermatological diseases
• 3 Microbial and viral infections
• 4 Fungal infections
• 5 Parasite infections
• 6 Acne, acneiform eruptions, and rosacea
• 7 Eczema
• 8 Psoriasis
• 9 Benign and malignant skin tumors
• 10 Moles
• 11 Genodermatoses
• 12 Pigmentation disorders
• 13 Hair and nail disorders
• 14 Blistering dermatoses
• 15 Various erythematous and papulo-scaly dermatoses and photodermatoses
• 16 Vascular diseases
• 17 Connective tissue diseases
• 18 Itching
• 19 Skin and systemic diseases
• 20 Skin and psychiatric disorders (Psychodermatology)
• 21 Drug rashes
• 22 Treatment of skin diseases
• 23 Dermatological emergencies

Clinical case questions, Multiple-choice questions, Answers to clinical case questions, Answers to multiple-choice questions, Glossary of dermatological terms, Index.