Main description:

A concise overview of the common dermatological conditions most likely to present in general medicine

From reviews:

"... a perfect solution to the constant struggle that dermatology diagnosis presents to primary care physicians and other providers...

This well-formatted book covers a vast array of topics ranging from common to rare skin disorders. The pictures are immensely helpful in the understanding of various skin rashes...." Fam Med 2019;51(5):451-452.

"... easy to read and informative. One cannot emphasise enough the quality and comprehensive nature of the photographic content....

As someone who was interested in dermatology even as a medical student my only regret is that this book was not around when I was a student as it would have very adequately guided me into my beloved subspecialty." Ulster Med J 2017;86(3):1-1.

"The introduction outlines dermatological conditions by symptom, morphology and body site, providing an excellent index prior to delving into greater detail in the following chapters. The logical approach and level of detail make this text perfect for medical students, interns/residents, primary care physicians and other specialists who wish to quickly identify differential diagnoses or refresh their knowledge of dermatological conditions." A Lecturer in Dermatology

Dermatology Made Easy is based on the hugely popular DermNet New Zealand website and is designed to help GPs, medical students and dermatologists diagnose skin conditions with confidence.

The book starts by providing a series of comprehensive tables, complete with over 500 thumbnail photos, to aid diagnosis according to symptoms, morphology, or body site. Once you have narrowed down the diagnosis, cross-references then guide you to more detailed descriptions, and another 700 photographs, covering:

common infections
inflammatory rashes
non-inflammatory conditions
skin lesions

Every section provides consistent information on the disorder:

who gets it and what causes it?
what are the clinical features and does it cause any complications?
how do you diagnose it?
how do you treat it and how long does it take to resolve?

The book concludes with a comprehensive section on further investigations and treatment options.

Dermatology Made Easy combines the essential focus of the Made Easy book series with the authority and knowledge base of DermNet New Zealand's unparalleled resources.

Printed in full colour throughout.

Contents:

Terminology

Chapter 1 Differential diagnosis

1.1 Introduction; Diagnostic algorithms: 1.2 By symptoms; 1.3 By morphology; 1.4 By body site

Chapter 2 Infections

2.1 Bacteria; 2.2 Fungi; 2.3 Viruses; 2.4 Arthropods

Chapter 3 Inflammatory rashes

3.1 Acne; 3.2 Bullous pemphigoid; 3.3 Chilblains; 3.4 Cutaneous lupus erythematosus; 3.5 Drug eruptions; 3.6 Dermatitis/eczema; 3.7 Erythema multiforme; 3.8 Erythroderma; 3.9 Granuloma annulare; 3.10 Hidradenitis suppurativa ; 3.11 Lichen planus ; 3.12 Lichen sclerosus ; 3.13 Mouth ulcers; 3.14 Panniculitis; 3.15 Periorificial dermatitis; 3.16 Photosensitivity; 3.17 Polymorphic light eruption; 3.18 Vulval pruritus; 3.19 Psoriasis; 3.20 Rosacea ; 3.21 Transient acantholytic dermatosis; 3.22 Urticaria; 3.23 Vasculitis: cutaneous

Chapter 4 Non-inflammatory conditions

4.1 Alopecia areata; 4.2 Dry skin; 4.3 Excessive hair; 4.4 Hair loss; 4.5 Hyperhidrosis; 4.6 Keratosis pilaris; 4.7 Melasma; 4.8 Pigmentation disorders; 4.9 Post-inflammatory pigmentation; 4.10 Vitiligo

Chapter 5 Skin lesions

5.1 Actinic cheilitis; 5.2 Actinic keratosis; 5.3 Ageing skin; 5.4 Basal cell carcinoma; 5.5 Cysts; 5.6 Dermatofibroma; 5.7 Intraepidermal squamous cell carcinoma; 5.8 Lentigo; 5.9 Melanoma; 5.10 Moles; 5.11 Seborrhoeic keratoses; 5.12 Squamous cell carcinoma - cutaneous; 5.13 Vascular lesions

Chapter 6 Investigations and treatments

6.1 Dermatological investigations: general; 6.2 Skin biopsy; 6.3 Interpreting dermatopathology reports; 6.4 Treatments: introduction; 6.5 Topical formulations; 6.6 Emollients and moisturisers; 6.7 Topical steroids; 6.8 Other topical drugs; 6.9 Tetracyclines; 6.10 Systemic steroids; 6.11 Other oral drugs; 6.12 Methotrexate, azathioprine, ciclosporin monitoring; 6.13 Isotretinoin; 6.14 Physical treatments; 6.15 Role of surgery in skin disease

Index