Features
뷗iscusses the diagnosis and treatment of the main cutaneous conditions of the anogenital region
뷚ocuses specifically on sexually transmitted diseases
뷫ses succinct text and more than 240 top-quality illustrations, combining the advantages of an atlas and a textbook
뷥rovides information essential to a wide range of health professionals including dermatologists, infectious and
venereal disease specialists, urologists, gynecologists, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, general
practitioners, and pediatricians
Summary
Despite the development of penicillin and other treatments, the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
worldwide continues to rise. In Genital and Perianal Diseases, A Colour Handbook, the authors discuss the diagnosis and
treatment of the main cutaneous conditions of the anogenital region, with a special focus on those diseases considered
to be sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Through succinct text and more than 240 top-quality illustrations, this volume combines the advantages of an atlas and
a concise textbook. This work is of value to a wide range of health professionals including dermatologists, infectious
and venereal disease specialists, urologists, gynecologists, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, general
practitioners, and pediatricians.
Table of Contents
Cutaneous Diseases of the Anogenital Region
Anatomical Abnormalities
Benign Tumours
Malignant Tumours
Haemangiomas
Allergic Dermatitis, Irritant Dermatitis and Drug Reactions
Bullous Diseases
Miscellaneous Dermatoses
Bacterial Infections
Miscellaneous Infections
Pediatric Conditions
Genital Adornment
Genital Mutilation
Psychosexual Aspects
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chancroid
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Donovanosis
Non-Gonoccocal Urethritis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Molluscum Contagiosum
HIV Infections/AIDS
Vulvovaginitis
Ectoparasitosis
Sexual Abuse