Pages: 133,
Specialties: Dermatology, Pediatrics,
Publisher: Jaypee,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 213.36x276.86x25.4mm

This book is a concise guide to clinical paediatric dermatology for paediatricians, dermatologists and general practitioners. Beginning with an introduction to the structure and functions of skin, the following chapters discuss numerous dermatological conditions encountered in paediatric patients. Each disorder is explained in a step by step format, describing the etiology, clinical evaluation, dermatopathology and treatment. A complete chapter is dedicated to thorough history taking and clinical examination, to emphasise their importance in diagnosis. This practical, definitive handbook is enhanced by 200 full colour photographs, flow charts, tables and illustrations to helps clinicians recognise the characteristic manifestations of dermatological problems in children. Key points * Concise guide to paediatric dermatology * Step by step format describes diagnosis and treatment of numerous conditions * Separate chapter emphasises importance of history taking and clinical examination * Includes 200 full colour photographs, flow charts, tables and illustrationsshow more