Main description:

The new edition of this book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of paediatric skin disorders.

Beginning with an overview of the basics of skin and neonatal dermatoses, each of the following chapters covers a different condition, clearly explaining its epidemiology, signs and symptoms, clinical evaluation and investigation, diagnosis, and management.

Comprising more than 500 pages, the fourth edition has been fully revised to include the latest advances in the field. Four new topics have been added to this edition - skin and systemic diseases, psychodermatoses, skin and primary immunodeficiency disorders, and principles of vaccination in immunosuppressed children.

The comprehensive text is highly illustrated with more than 1000 clinical photographs, figures and tables. Suggestions for further reading have also been fully updated.

Key points

Fourth edition of comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of paediatric skin disorders
Fully revised including four new topics
Highly illustrated with more than 1000 clinical photographs, figures and tables
Previous edition (9789351526322) published in 2015

Contents:

Basics of Skin & Neonatal Dermatoses
Vascular, Melanocytic & Other Nevi
Genodermatoses
Disorders of Keratinization
Infections & infestations
Exanthems of infective Etiology
Eczema & Dermatitis
Papulosquamous Disorders
Vesiculobullous Diseases
Neurocutaneous Diseases
Pigmentary Disorders
Nutritional Deficiency Disorders
Urticaria, Mast Cells and Histiocytic Disorders
Metabolic Disorders
Collagen Vascular Disease and Vasculitis
Diseases of the Hair and Nail
Acne, Rosacea and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Adverse Drug Reactions
Striae and Scars
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Patient Education and Counselling
Skin and Systemic Diseases
Psychodermatoses
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders and Skin
Miscellaneous Dermatoses
Principles of Vaccination & Drug Therapy