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‘Dermatological Emergencies’ aims to cover aspects of situations and their management when they present in a Dermatology setup. This includes severe drug reactions, bullous disorders, erythroderma, infections, vasculitis and systemic emergencies presenting with skin signs. This book guides the reader to recognize such emergencies, helps to approach the initial phase of management, identifies the investigations, thus leading to a holistic management of the scene. Case scenarios are used in all chapters with logical flow of text, flowcharts, algorithms and representative clinical and laboratory images for better understanding of the readers. Key Features Details all dermatological emergencies Discusses manifestation of these emergencies with unique algorithms and flowcharts Examines case scenarios for first-hand experience Consists of Do's and Don'ts for effective management of cases Uses high quality clinical images for clarity

‘Dermatological Emergencies’ aims to cover aspects of situations and their management when they present in a Dermatology setup. This includes severe drug reactions, bullous disorders, erythroderma, infections, vasculitis and systemic emergencies presenting with skin signs. This book guides the reader to recognize such emergencies, helps to approach the initial phase of management, identifies the investigations, thus leading to a holistic management of the scene. Case scenarios are used in all chapters with logical flow of text, flowcharts, algorithms and representative clinical and laboratory images for better understanding of the readers. Key Features Details all dermatological emergencies Discusses manifestation of these emergencies with unique algorithms and flowcharts Examines case scenarios for first-hand experience Consists of Do's and Don'ts for effective management of cases Uses high quality clinical images for clarity

Atlas of Leprosy comprehensively covers the varied manifestations, including common and uncommon presentations, of leprosy, supported by patient photographs and additional video content, to assist medical practitioners diagnose leprosy in the early stages.With a detailed guide to approaching bedside diagnostic tests, this book will help readers to visualise common and uncommon presentations of leprosy, enabling effective diagnosis and treatment in this pre-elimination era, where increasingly difficulties in identifying its early stages can lead to preventable morbidity and deformity.Clinicians, dermatologists and trainees alike will find the wealth of high-quality illustrations and video demonstrations a vital guide to better diagnose this mycobacterial disease and combat resistance, relapse, reactions and any other difficult challenges posed.

Atlas of Leprosy comprehensively covers the varied manifestations, including common and uncommon presentations, of leprosy, supported by patient photographs and additional video content, to assist medical practitioners diagnose leprosy in the early stages.With a detailed guide to approaching bedside diagnostic tests, this book will help readers to visualise common and uncommon presentations of leprosy, enabling effective diagnosis and treatment in this pre-elimination era, where increasingly difficulties in identifying its early stages can lead to preventable morbidity and deformity.Clinicians, dermatologists and trainees alike will find the wealth of high-quality illustrations and video demonstrations a vital guide to better diagnose this mycobacterial disease and combat resistance, relapse, reactions and any other difficult challenges posed.

This book is a complete guide to dermatologic surgery for clinicians.Divided into 52 sections, the text begins with an overview of surgical instruments, local anaesthesia, sutures, dressings and skin biopsy.The following chapters cover numerous techniques for different dermatologic conditions, from mole surgery, vitiligo, and nail surgery, to Mohs surgery, laser scar revision, fillers, and much more.Each procedure is described with a step by step approach and includes tips and tricks, modifications, potential complications and recent advances.Both common and more complex disorders and techniques are explained in detail.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by more than 1800 clinical and surgical photographs, diagrams and tables.Key pointsComprehensive guide to dermatologic surgeryCovers numerous common and more complex disorders and techniquesTips and tricks, modifications, complications and recent advances highlighted for each topicHighly illustrated with more than 1800 photographs, diagrams and tables

IADVL Color Atlas of Dermatology is a comprehensive, highly illustrated guide to dermatological disorders, from the most common to rare variants.The book is divided into 47 chapters grouped into nineteen sections, according to the classification of disorders. Sections include keratinisation disorders, bullous disorders, connective tissue disorders, infections and infestations, STDs and HIV, pigmentary disorders, disorders of vascular architecture, and skin tumours.  Other sections include paediatric dermatology, drug reactions, and metabolic and nutritional disorders. The final chapter covers skin and systemic medicine.Enhanced by nearly 1900 full colour images, IADVL Color Atlas of Dermatology is a valuable resource for both dermatologists and dermatology trainees.Key PointsHighly illustrated guide to a wide range of dermatological disorders19 sections covering various disorder types1892 full colour images

This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis of dermatologic disorders.Each section presents clinical cases, followed by questions and answers, then an explanation of the clinical diagnosis and further investigations.The text covers numerous different skin disorders, both common and rare, and details recent advances in the field.Topics are presented with an algorithmic approach to assist trainees in preparation for exams.The comprehensive text is highly illustrated by clinical photographs and tables to enhance learning.  Key PointsPractical guide to diagnosis of dermatologic disordersPresents clinical cases, questions and answers, clinical diagnosis and further investigationsIncludes recent advances in the fieldAlgorithmic approach assists trainees with exam preparation