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This is a concise yet comprehensive book of dermatology that has been prepared with updated and relevant information. Entire dermatology has been covered in 21 sections, 80 chapters. Management section has been extensively covered in three chapters. Two chapters have been dedicated for “emergencies in dermatology”, an important topic of an hour. “Skin and genetics, environmental and occupational dermatology, dermatology in ages, skin diseases in systemic disorders, and dermatoses with specific histological reaction patterns” are few notable sections in the book. Leading experts in the field from all over the world have penned their extraordinary knowledge in the form of written words. Great care has been taken to provide numerous images that are relevant, informative, and of high quality. Numerous images from different parts of the globe with patients from varied racial and ethnic background will provide unique opportunity to learn the diverse nature of dermatological manifestations.Key Features:• Comprehensive, international standard compact book of dermatological diseases. • Updated information on the pathogenesis, clinical aspect, diagnosis and management. • The book has been divided into 21 sections, 80 chapters that provide wider coverage from approach to advanced dermatological diagnostic techniques, genetics, dermatological drug therapy, keratinization disorders, bullous disorders, drug reactions and pediatric dermatology. • More than 800 high resolution clinical and investigational images, charts, tables and boxes. • Written by experts with extensive research and clinical experience. • Contributed by leading academicians from all over the world. 

Contents: Sections: 1. Approach to Diagnosis. 2. Skin and Genetics. 3. Environment and Skin. 4. Skin Disorders Through Ages. 5. Pruritus and Eczematous Disorders. 6. Urticaria, Mastocytosis and Flushing Disorders. 7. Acne, Rosacea and Related Disorders. 8. Blistering Disorders of Skin. 9. Pigmentation Disorders. 10. Papulosquamous Disorders and Arthritis. 11. Disorders of Cornification. 12. Dermatoses with Specific Histological Reaction Patterns. 13. Vascular Disorders. 14. Disorders of Connective Tissues. 15. Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders. 16. Systemic Disorders. 17. Infections and Skin. 18. Disorders of Mucosa, Genitalia, and Skin Appendages. 19. Nevi, Neoplasia and Related Disorders. 20. Emergencies in Dermatology. 21. Dermatologic Therapy. Index.