ABSTRACT

The 18th edition of this classic dermatology book, formerly published as Roxburgh's Common Skin Diseases, has been thoroughly revised and updated and continues to be an essential core text for the busy general practitioner and the dermatology trainee.Presented in a colourful, reader-friendly way with over 400 detailed illustrations, the text presen

chapter 1|12 pages

An introduction to skin and skin disease

chapter 2|13 pages

Signs and symptoms of skin disease

chapter 3|12 pages

Skin damage from environmental hazards

chapter 4|22 pages

Skin infections

chapter 5|14 pages

Infestations, insect bites and stings

chapter 6|4 pages

Skin disease and the traveller

chapter 7|20 pages

Immunologically mediated skin disorders

chapter 8|7 pages

Blistering skin disorders

chapter 10|24 pages

Eczema (dermatitis)

chapter 11|21 pages

Psoriasis and lichen planus

chapter 12|23 pages

Acne, rosacea and similar disorders

chapter 13|12 pages

Wound healing and ulcers

chapter 14|25 pages

Benign tumours, moles, birthmarks and cysts

chapter 15|21 pages

Malignant disease of the skin

chapter 16|11 pages

Skin problems in infancy and old age

chapter 17|5 pages

Pregnancy and the skin

chapter 20|13 pages

Disorders of hair and nails

chapter 21|14 pages

Systemic disease and the skin

chapter 22|9 pages

Disorders of pigmentation

chapter 23|13 pages

Management of skin disease

chapter 24|14 pages

Surgical treatment of skin disorders

chapter 25|8 pages

Cosmetic dermatology

chapter 26|3 pages

The future of dermatological practice