Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Section 1: Principles of Dermatology
1: Introduction
2: Structure and Function of the Skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Skin Appendages
3: Principles of Diagnosis
History
Preliminary History
Follow-Up History
Physical Examination
Terminology of Skin Lesions
Clinicopathologic Correlations
Growths
Rashes
Miscellaneous Conditions
Configuration of Skin Lesions
Distribution of Skin Lesions
4: Dermatologic Therapy and Procedures
Principles of Topical Therapy
Writing a Dermatologic Prescription
Dressings and Baths
Topical Steroids (Glucocorticosteroids)
Phototherapy
Diagnostic Tests
Dermatologic Surgery
Patient Education
Section 2: Growths
5: Epidermal Growths
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Corns
Molluscum Contagiosum
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Tag
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Wart
Uncommon Epidermal Growths
6: Pigmented Growths
Freckle
Definition
Lentigo
Malignant Melanoma
Melasma
Nevus
Uncommon Pigmented Growths
7: Dermal and Subcutaneous Growths
Angioma
Dermatofibroma
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst
Infantile Hemangioma
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Keloid
Lipoma
Neurofibroma
Xanthoma
Malignant Dermal Tumors
Uncommon Dermal and Subcutaneous Growths
Section 3: Rashes with Epidermal Involvement
8: Eczematous Rashes
Atopic Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
Essential Dermatitis
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stasis Dermatitis
Uncommon Eczematous Appearing Diseases
9: Scaling Papules, Plaques, and Patches
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Fungal Infections
Mycosis Fungoides
Pityriasis Rosea
Psoriasis
Secondary Syphilis
Uncommon Scaling Disorders
10: Vesicles and Bullae
Bullous Impetigo
Contact Dermatitis (Acute)
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Zoster
Varicella
Uncommon Blistering Diseases
11: Inflammatory Papules
Insect Bite Reactions
Keratosis Pilaris
Lichen Planus
Miliaria
Scabies
Uncommon Inflammatory Papules
12: Pustules
Acne
Candidiasis
Folliculitis
Impetigo
Rosacea
Uncommon Causes of Pustules
13: White Spots
Pityriasis Alba
Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation
Tinea Versicolor
Vitiligo
Uncommon Causes of White Spots
Section 4: Dermal Rashes
14: Generalized Erythema
Drug Eruptions
Viral Exanthems
Uncommon Causes of Generalized Erythema
Other Uncommon Causes – Generalized Erythema
15: Localized Erythema
Abscess and Furuncle
Cellulitis
Erythema Nodosum
Uncommon Causes of Localized Erythema
16: Specialized Erythema
Erythema Migrans
Erythema Multiforme
Urticaria (Hives)
Uncommon Causes of Specialized Erythema
17: Purpura
Actinic Purpura
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Vasculitis
18: Dermal Induration
Granuloma Annulare
Lichen Sclerosus
Necrobiosis Lipoidica
Scleroderma/Morphea
Uncommon Causes of Dermal Induration
Section 5: Ulcers
19: Ulcers
Section 6: Hair and Nails
20: Hair Disorders
Alopecia Areata
Lupus Erythematosus
Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Telogen Effluvium (Stress-Induced Alopecia)
Tinea Capitis
Trichotillomania
Uncommon Hair Disorders
21: Nail Disorders
Fungal Infection
Ingrown Toenail
Paronychia
Psoriasis
Uncommon Nail Disorders
Section 7: Mucous Membrane Disorders
22: Mucous Membrane Disorders
Aphthous Stomatitis
Leukoplakia
Lichen Planus
Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)
Uncommon Causes of Oral Ulcers
Section 8: Diagnosis by Symptom
23: Skin Signs of Systemic Disease
Fever and Rash
Itching Patient
Skin Signs of AIDS
Skin Signs of Cancer
Sun Sensitivity
24: Self-Assessment
Index