Subrata Malakar – författare

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis.This book is a practical guide to dermoscopy for clinicians.The text begins with an overview of the technique, how it links clinical dermatology and histopathology, the dermoscope, and pattern recognition.The following sections provide in depth coverage of the application of dermoscopy and clinical features in the diagnosis of different dermatologic disorders, including vascular lesions, skin tumours, autoimmune dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and much more.The final chapters discuss dermoscopy in diagnostic dilemmas and in therapeutic monitoring, also providing a selection of algorithms to assist learning.The text is highly illustrated with more than 500 clinical images and each topic concludes with a keynote message summarising the salient dermoscopic features.Key pointsPractical guide to diagnostic dermoscopy for cliniciansIn depth discussion on use of the dermoscope, histopathology, and pattern recognitionCovers numerous dermatologic disordersKeynote messages summarise salient points to assist learning

Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases.This book is a step by step guide to trichoscopy for practising dermatologists and trainees.Beginning with an overview of devices and tools, and trichoscopic terminologies, the following sections cover the diagnostic imaging of many different hair and scalp disorders, including alopecia, hair weathering, infection and infestation, psoriasis, and more.Algorithms and numerous photographs are included for self-assessment in the diagnosis of different disorders.The previous edition (9789386150745) published in 2017.

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis.This book is a practical, self-assessment guide to the diagnosis of skin disorders by dermoscopy.Beginning with an introduction to the technique, the following sections describe its use for different skin conditions, including pigmentation disorders, infectious diseases, skin tumours, and more. The final sections cover onychoscopy (nails) and trichoscopy (hair and scalp).Each case is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams, and includes a summary of the key features of the topic and dermoscopic clinical pearls.Key PointsPractical, self-assessment guide to diagnosis of skin disorders by dermoscopyCovers numerous different skin conditionsIncludes sections on onychoscopy and trichoscopyHighly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis.Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases.Onychoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the nail used for the diagnosis of nail disorders.This book is a comprehensive guide to the imaging and diagnosis of skin, hair and nail disorders in children.Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of dermoscopy and instruments.Section Two covers the use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of paediatric skin diseases including melanocytic lesions, eczemas, and infections.The third section discusses techniques for trychoscopy and the identification of various hair disorders including alopecias and hair shaft disorders; and Section Four explains onychoscopy and nail disorders.The book concludes with a selection of case scenarios.Key pointsComprehensive guide to imaging and diagnosis of paediatric skin, hair and nail conditionsCovers dermoscopy, trichoscopy and onychoscopy of numerous diseases and disordersFeatures case scenarios to enhance learningHighly illustrated with more than 450 clinical photographs, diagrams and figures