Book Details
Orange Code:57296
Paperback:4706 pages
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1. Introduction and Historical Bibliography2. Comparative Dermatology3. Anatomy and Organization of Human Skin4. Functions of the Skin5. Diagnosis of Skin Disease6. Epidemiology of Skin Disease7. Evidence-Based Dermatology8. Skin and Skin Disease Throughout Life9. Racial Influences on Skin Disease10. Histopathology of the Skin: General Principles11. Molecular Biology12. Inflammation13. Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Photoimmunology14. Wound Healing,15. Genetics and Genodermatoses16. Prenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Skin Disease17. The Neonate18. Naevi and other Developmental Defects,19. Disorders of Keratinization20. Psoriasis,21. Pruritus22. Urticaria and Mastocytosis23. Eczema, Lichenification, Prurigo and Erythroderma24. Atopic Dermatitis,25. Contact Dermatitis: Irritant26. Contact Dermatitis: Allergic27. Occupational Dermatoses28. Mechanical and Thermal Injury29. Cutaneous Photobiology30. Bacterial Infections31. Mycobacterial Infections32. Leprosy33. Virus Infections34. Syphilis and Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections35. HIV and the Skin36. Mycology37. Parasitic Worms and Protozoa38. Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Other Noxious Animals39. Genetic Blistering Diseases40. Immunobullous Diseases41. Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorders,42. Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands43. Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis and Similar Dermatoses44. Disorders of Sweat Glands45. Disorders of Connective Tissue46. Subcutaneous Fat47. Diseases of the Veins and Arteries: Leg Ulcers,48. Disorders of Lymphatic Vessels49. Purpura and Microvascular Occlusion50. Vasculitis, Neutrophilic Dermatoses and Related Disorders,51. The ‘Connective Tissue Diseases52. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Other Epidermal Skin Tumours53. Tumours of the Skin Appendages54. Lentigos, Melanocytic Naevi and Melanoma55. Histiocytoses56. Soft-Tissue Tumours and Tumour-like Conditions57. Cutaneous Lymphomas and Lymphocytic Infiltrates58. Disorders of Skin Colour59. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders60. Necrobiotic Disorders61. Sarcoidosis62. Systemic Disease and the Skin,63. The Skin and the Nervous System64. Psychocutaneous Disorders65. Disorders of Nails66. Disorders of Hair,67. The Skin and the Eyes68. The External Ear69. The Oral Cavity and Lips70. The Breast71. The Genital, Perianal and Umbilical Regions72. General Aspects of Treatment73. Topical Therapy74. Systemic Therapy75. Drug Reactions76. Erythema Multiforme, Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis77. Dermatological Surgery78. Lasers and Flashlamps in the Treatment of Skin Disorders79. Radiotherapy and Reactions to Ionizing Radiation80. Minimally Invasive Treatments and Procedures for Ageing Skin
Description:
The late Arthur Rook established the Textbook of Dermatology as the most comprehensive work of reference available to the dermatologist. Covering all aspects of skin disease from basic science through pathology and epidemiology to clinical practice, the text is recognized for its unparalleled coverage of diagnosis.
Hailed by reviewers as 'a thorough, modern masterpiece' and 'the best textbook of dermatology in the world', and trusted by dermatologists around the world for accurate and comprehensive coverage, this clinical classic is the definitive source of information for all dermatologists. The new edition of this venerable classic extends the standard of excellence to include:
- All-new coverage of cosmetic dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases
- More material on evidence-based dermatology
- Increased coverage of dermoscopy
- More emphasis on therapeutics throughout the set
- More contributions from a greater variety of international experts
- New page design with larger illustrations for more immediate recognition
The 8th Edition marks the debut of the online edition of Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, allowing users the fastest possible access to the full range of knowledge on all known dermatological conditions. With fully searchable text and a fully searchable bank of more than 3,300 downloadable images, this online version puts specific information at your fingertips - when and where you need it - and is free with purchase of the four-volume set. The person-specific access code travels with you, not your computer, so you can check with Rook from any location.
With the online version, you can:
- Search across all four volumes simultaneously
- Search all images separately
- Download images into presentations
- Link directly to references via a range of sources
Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, in print and now online, provides a reliable, constant companion for all dermatologists.
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