Main description:

Also the 3rd edition of "Dermatology" covers all the classical and related fields of dermatology, providing a wealth of information on diagnostic methods, clinical features, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis. About 950 excellent photos and diagrams help the reader become acquainted with the immense variety of dermatological diseases. The contents of all chapters have been updated. New chapters have been included covering numerous subjects, e.g. dermatopathology, sonography, disorders of chromosomal instability and defective DNA repair, aging skin, sport dermatology, aesthetic therapy. The book is a must for every doctor confronted with dermatological problems.

Contents:

Basic Principles.- to the Skin and Dermatology.- Immunology.- Genetics.- Diagnostic Tools.- Dermatopathology.- Dermatoscopy.- Ultrasonography.- Infectious Diseases.- Human Papilloma Virus Infections.- Human Herpes Viruses.- Other Viral Infections.- Staphylococcal and Streptococcal Diseases.- Other Bacterial Infections.- Lyme Borreliosis and Other Nonvenereal Spirochetal Infections.- Mycobacterial Infections.- Rickettsial Infections.- Fungal Infections.- Gonorrhea and Urethritis.- Syphilis.- Other Venereal Infections.- HIV/AIDS.- Protozoal Infections.- Diseases Caused by Arthropods.- Diseases Caused by Worms.- Intolerance Reactions.- Urticaria and Angioedema.- Contact Dermatitis.- Occupational Dermatoses.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Other Types of Dermatitis.- Pruritus and Prurigo.- Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions.- Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions.- Inflammatory Diseases.- Papulosquamous Disorders.- Psoriasis.- Papular and Lichenoid Diseases.- Pustular Diseases.- Granulomatous Diseases.- Diseases with Eosinophilia.- Environmental Diseases.- Photodermatoses.- Disorders Caused by Physical and Chemical Damage.- Diseases Caused by Ionizing Radiation.- Blistering Diseases.- Epidermolysis Bullosa.- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases.- Connective Tissue Diseases.- Hereditary Disorders of Collagen and Elastin.- Acquired Disorders of Elastin and Collagen.- Scleroderma.- Lupus Erythematosus.- Dermatomyositis and other Autoimmune Disorders.- Other Hereditary Disorders.- Malformations and Genodermatoses.- Genodermatoses II.- Mosaicism and Epidermal Nevi.- Malformations of Vessels, Fat, and Connective Tissue.- Disorders of Keratinization.- Heriditary Immunodeficiency Diseases.- Vascular Diseases.- Functional Angiopathies.- Vasculitis.- Peripheral Occlusive Arterial Disease.- Diseases of Veins.- Diseases of Lymphatics.- Disorders of Hemostasis.- Pigmentary Diseases.- Disorders of Melanin Pigmentation.- Dyschromias.- Diseases of Adnexal Structures.- Acne and Rosacea.- Diseases of Sweat Glands.- Diseases of Hair.- Diseases of Nails.- Regional and Special Disorders.- Diseases of the Lips and Mouth.- Inflammatory Diseases of Cartilage.- Diseases of Fat.- Diseases of the Female Genitalia.- Diseases of the Male Genitalia.- Proctology.- Disorders of Pregnancy.- Cutaneous Aging.- Andrology.- Psychiatric and Neurologic Diseases.- Sports Dermatology.- Diseases in Skin of Color.- Metabolic Diseases.- Disorders of Lipid Metabolism.- Disorders of Purine, Sphingolipid, and Amino Acid Metabolism.- Gammopathies.- Amyloidoses and Hyalinoses.- Mucinoses.- Porphyrias.- Cutaneous Calcification.- Diseases of Mineral Metabolism.- Nutritional Diseases.- Endocrine Diseases.- Tumors.- Cysts.- Benign Epithelial Tumors.- Basal Cell Carcinoma.- Malignant Epithelial Tumors.- Adnexal Tumors.- Melanotic Spots and Melanocytic Nevi.- Melanoma.- Mesenchymal and Neural Tumors.- Vascular Tumors.- Pseudolymphomas.- Cutaneous Lymphomas.- Cutaneous Aspects of Leukemia.- Mastocytoses.- Histiocytoses.- Paraneoplastic Disorders.- Cancer-associated Genodermatoses.- Therapy.- Topical Therapy.- Systemic Therapy.- Physical Therapy: Light, Cold, Heat.- Lasers and Photodynamic Therapy.- Therapy with Ionizing Radiation.- Dermatological Surgery.- Wound Healing.- Aesthetic Dermatology.