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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 points Practical guide to diagnostic dermoscopy for clinicians In depth discussion on use of the dermoscope, histopathology, and pattern recognition Covers numerous dermatologic disorders Keynote 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. 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. Complete sections are dedicated to systemic diseases and paediatric hair disorders. The book concludes with algorithms to help diagnose different disorders, and discussion on monitoring and follow up. The practical text is further enhanced with nearly 600 images to assist learning and self assessment. Key points Step by step guide to trichoscopic imaging for diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders Covers numerous disorders and includes section on paediatric trichoscopy Features algorithms to assist diagnosis Highly illustrated with nearly 600 clinical images
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 diagnosi...
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 Points Practical, self-assessment guide to diagnosis of skin disorders by dermoscopy Covers numerous different skin conditions Includes sections on onychoscopy and trichoscopy Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams
Trichology is the science of the structure, function and diseases of the human hair. This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp. Divided into six sections, the text begins with an overview of hair and the normal scalp, factors controlling hair growth and changes that occur during the aging process. The next section discusses diagnostic trichology methods including microscopy and trichoscopy. The following chapters detail the diagnosis and treatment of numerous hair disorders covering both clinical and surgical procedures, for common and more complex conditions. A chapter on recent advances in surgical management is includ...
Although vitiligo has traditionally been very difficult to treat, anew breakthrough surgical treatment is expanding options forpractitioners and patients. Standard treatments depend on the severity of the condition andthe patient's feelings of disfigurement. Cover-up cosmetics workwell for some people. Other more sophisticated forms of treatmentinclude gradually developing color back in the depigmented areas(repigmentation) by PUVA or other ultraviolet light treatments, butthis is extremely slow and intensive, often requiring severalhundred treatments. This new form of treatment, which involves surgicallytransplanting melanocytes into the white areas, is most successfulin patients with stabl...
Comprehensive guide to pigmentary disorders of the skin covering numerous conditions as well as abnormalities of hair and nails.
Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology is the third edition of this highly illustrated and complete guide to an extensive range of paediatric skin conditions. The highly organised format of the text accompanied by 1187 full colour images, including 450 illustrations new to this edition, make the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology an excellent visual reference for consultant paediatricians, dermatologists and students.
1Principles and techniques of dermoscopy and video-dermoscopy 2Dermoscopy: Terms, Definitions and patterns in diseases of the brown skin 3Choosing a dermoscopy instrument for your practice: An end userÂ's perspective 4Dermoscopy of normal skin & appendages: Regional variation 5Applications of Dermoscopy 6Differential diagnosis of facial pigmentary Dermatosis 7Melasma & its differentials 8Importance of dermoscopy in diagnosing exogenous Ochronosis 9Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis 10BeckerÂ's Nevus vs Cafe-au-lait macules (CALMs): A dermoscopic analysis 11Dermoscopy a tool to assess stability in vitiligo 12Differential diagnosis of hypopigmented patch using a dermoscope 13Dermoscopy in the dif...
IADVL Handbook Of Geriatric Dermatology