ABC of Dermatology

ABC of Dermatology, 5th Revised edition--------------------------------------------------With over 250 full colour illustrations the new 5th edition of thebestselling ABC of Dermatology covers the diagnosis and treatmentof skin conditions for the non-dermatologist. It sets out the maintypes of clinical change that occur in and on the skin, and relatesthis to specific skin conditions and underlying pathological changes.It then summarises the relevant pathological processes, diagnosticfeatures and learning points. The types of treatment are clearly differentiated- between those suitable for the patient to obtain 'off the shelf',on prescription, and in specialist units. The ABC of Dermatologyprovides the core knowledge of diagnosis and therapy of common conditionsand the general principles of skin condition management. Includingnew chapters on drug rashes, connective tissue disease, skin tumours,practical procedures, laser treatments and a practical guide to dressingsand bandages, this highly illustrated ABC is the perfect learningpartner for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors, medical students andprimary care nurses.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Paul K Buxton , FRCP, Consultant Dermatologist. Currentlyvisiting lecturer, Department of Dermatology, University of Addis Ababa.Previously Consultant Dermatologist, to Royal Infirmary Edinburgh andFife Hospitals. Founding editor Community Dermatology Journal . MemberBritish Association of Dermatologists. Fellow, section of Dermatology,Royal Society of Medicine. Rachael Morris-Jones , Dermatology Consultant,Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK