Dermatology: - Jain, Sima

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A fully-illustrated, note-packed volume of information,?Dermatology: Illustrated Study Guide and Comprehensive Board Review?fulfills a real need for a single study guide for the Dermatology Board Exam. Written by a previous Chief Resident of Dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, the text focuses on presenting comprehensive information in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember format.??The second edition of this incredibly popular book includes: ???????? Close to 800 full-color clinical and histologic images ???????? Over 75 new histopathologic images and over 170 tables ???????? Layout similar to first edition with outline approach???????? Clinical images parallel to corresponding text for easy reinforcement of text ???????? Updated coverage of new medications, new entities and new mutations ???????? Must-have for any dermatologist or dermatology resident for studying for the in-service training exam and dermatology board exam ???????? Excellent review source for dermatology with easy to read format, numerous mnemonics and high-quality clinical images

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Chapter 1 SKIN - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION? Epidermis; Basement membrane; Dermis; Epidermal appendages; Subcutaneous tissues; Functions of skin? Chapter 2 IMMUNE SYSTEM OF THE SKIN? Stratum Corneum; Cellular components of the immune system; Molecular components of the immune system? Chapter 3 DIAGNOSIS OF SKIN DISEASE? ?History taking; Examination and special diagnostic procedures; Laboratory investigations; Primary and secondary lesions of the skin? Chapter 4 BACTERIAL INFECTIONS? Normal cutaneous flora; Infections caused by streptococcus and staphylococcus; Hidradenitis suppurative; Erythrasma, pitted keratolysis and trichomycosis axillaris; Tuberculosis; Leprosy; Pseudomonal infection; Sexually transmitted diseases (bacterial)-syphilis, gonorrhea and chancroid? Chapter 5 FUNGAL INFECTIONS? Diseases caused by dermatophytes; Pityriasis versicolor; Pityrosporum folliculitis; Candidiasis; Madura foot; Sporotrichosis; Deep mycosis? Chapter 6 VIRAL INFECTIONS Herpes simplex, herpes zoster, chickenpox; Warts; Molluscum contagiosum; Hand foot and mouth disease; Erythema infectiosum; HIV infection? Chapter 7 PARASITIC INFESTATIONS AND DISEASE CAUSED BY ARTHROPODS Scabies; Pediculosis; Leishmaniasis; Larva migrans; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; Lymes disease; Onchocerciasis; Loiasis; Insect bites; Papular urticaria? Chapter 8 ECZEMA? Classification, clinical features and treatment of eczema (General outline); Exogenous eczema; Endogenous eczema and prurigo nodularis? Chapter 9 KERATINIZING AND PAPULOSQUAMOUS DISORDERS Psoriasis; Lichen planus; Pityriasisrosea; Pityriasis rubra pilaris; Parapsoriasis; Follicular keratosis; Hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles; Corns; Congenital Disorders of Keratinization- Dariers disease and ichthyosis? Chapter 10 DISEASES OF THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE? Lupus erythematosus; Dermatomyositis; Scleroderma; Sjorens syndrome; Mixed connective tissue disorder; Keloids; Knuckle pads; Hereditary Disorders- Psuedoxanthoma elasticum, cutis laxa and Ehlor Danlos syndrome? Chapter 11 BULLOUS DISORDERS Mechanism of bulla formation; Pemphigus; Pemphigoid; Dermatitis herpetiformis; Chronic bullous disease of childhood; Acquired epidermolysis bullosa; Hereditary disorders- Epidermolysis bullosa, acrodermatitis enteropathica? Chapter 12 VASCULITIS AND COMMON ERYTHEMAS? Approach to a patient with vasculitis; Leucocytoclastic vasculitis; Henoch Schonlein purpura; Polyarteritis nodosa; Pyoderma gangrenosum; Giant cell arteritis; Erythema multiforme; Erythema nodosum; Common localized erythemas- flushing, erythema palmare. scarlatiniform erythema, morbilliform erythema; Pigmented purpuric dermatosis-Schambergs disease? Chapter 13 EXANTHEMS AND HYPERSENSITIVITY DISORDERS? Measles; Rubella; Scarlet fever; Hand foot and mouth disease; Hypersensitivity syndromes- Kawasakis disease, toxic shock syndrome, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome; Toxic epidermal necrolysis? Chapter 14 URTICARIA? Etiology, types, investigation and treatment; Mastocytosis? Chapter 15 LEG ULCERS? Venous ulcers; Arterial ulcers; Decubitis ulcers; Neuropathic ulcers? Chapter 16 DISORDERS OF PIGMENTATION? Albinism; Vitiligo; Melasma; Freckles; Acanthosis nigricans; Periorbital pigmentation.?