Du Vivier, P.: ATLAS OF CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY, 3rd Ed.; July 2002; 300,00 €; 752 Pag. / 2432 Illus.  ver ficha

 

Anthony du Vivier MD FRCP, Physician in Charge, The Skin Department, King's College Hospital, London, UK  
 
With contributions from Phillip McKee, MD, FRCPath  
 
 
The third edition of the Atlas of Clinical Dermatology is a thorough, comprehensive update of the world's leading visual reference in dermatology.  
 
This book covers all the clinical aspects of skin diseases with an emphasis on achieving accurate diagnosis. It is lavishly illustrated with over 2000 exceptional photographs, in vivid colour, from Dr du Vivier's unrivalled clinical collection. The accompanying text clearly, succinctly and comprehensively covers the aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of each disease. Although the focus is on common conditions, rare diseases and manifestations are also covered.  
 
The Atlas of Clinical Dermatology is an essential purchase for all practising and trainee dermatologists.  

Reviews
 
'A dermatological tour de force' - BMJ  
'The colour is lifelike thew focus sharp' - BMJ  
'Well-written, clear and simple text' - BMJ  
'The index is comprehensive' - BMJ  


Features
  • Over 2000 exceptional images - over 50% of images are entirely new - a comprehensive update
  • Includes more information of HIV and AIDS
  • More coverage of pigmented skin and dermatoses of infancy and pregnancy
  • Greater focus on the aetiology of conditions
  • A new chapter covering diagnosis of skin diseases by region
  • Expanded chapters on the cutaneous signs of systemic diseases

What's New
  • Every chapter is fully updated
  • Includes new chapters on HIV and AIDs
  • A new chapter on conditions affecting pigmented skin , an essential area which is overlooked in other atlases
  • Even more focussed than before with multiple images deleted
  • Increased coverage of regional dermatology, dermatoses of infancy and pregnancy and management
  • More information on immunosuppression and transplants
  • A new chapter covering the diagnosis of skin diseases by region.
  • Increased coverage of aetiology, black skin, dermatoses of infancy and pregnancy and management

 
Contents
 
The dermatological diagnosis  
The structure and function of normal skin  
Eczema 
Contact dermatitis  
Psoriasis 
Pityriasis rosea  
Lichen planus and lichenoid eruptions  
Naevi 
Benign tumours of the skin  
Solar damage and skin cancer  
Mycosis fungoides and lymphoproliferative disorders  
Bacterial infectiona including syphilis  
Viral disorders including AIDS NEW  
Superficial fungal disorders  
Infestations of the skin  
Tropical infections of the skin  
Reactive disorders of the skin and drug eruptions  
Blistering disorders of the skin  
Developmental disorders of the skin  
Collagen vascular disorders of the skin  
The skin and systemic disease  
Skin manifestations of disordered circulation  
Disorders of sebaceous, sweat and apocrine glands  
Disorders of the nails  
Disorders of the hair and scalp  
Disorders of pigment and of pigmented skin NEW  
Psychological disturbance and the skin  
Disorders in infancy NEW  
A guide to diagnosis by region NEW  
Glucocorticosteroids