A very well written introductory dermatology text with excellent clinical photographs and diagrams. We would highly recommend this for those wishing to grasp the basic concepts in dermatology. British Journal of Dermatology Dermatology Lecture Notes presents an accessible overview of skin structure and function, along with the practical aspects of disease management. Now in its 11th edition, it has been thoroughly updated to focus on recent advances in the knowledge of skin diseases and their treatment. It combines readability with high quality illustrations, and is the ideal guide for new comers to the specialty as well as those more advanced in their studies. Key features include: An overview of the basics of skin structure and function, as well as practical aspects of disease management Excellent clinical photographs, diagrams and histological images Newly expanded and updated sections on benign skin tumours, viruses, emergency dermatology (skin failure in particular) and vascular disorders Includes a companion website at lecturenoteseries.com/dermatology featuring self-assessment and case studies With beautiful colour artwork throughout, Dermatology Lecture Notes includes a glossary of dermatological terms, and provides an excellent balance between theory and clinical relevance.

"A very well written introductory dermatology text with excellent clinical photographs and diagrams. We would highly recommend this for those wishing to grasp the basic concepts in dermatology." British Journal of DermatologyDermatology Lecture Notes presents an accessible overview of skin structure and function, along with the practical aspects of disease management. Now in its 11th edition, it has been thoroughly updated to focus on recent advances in the knowledge of skin diseases and their treatment. It combines readability with high quality illustrations, and is the ideal guide for new comers to the specialty as well as those more advanced in their studies.Key features include:* An overview of the basics of skin structure and function, as well as practical aspects of disease management* Excellent clinical photographs, diagrams and histological images* Newly expanded and updated sections on benign skin tumours, viruses, emergency dermatology (skin failure in particular) and vascular disorders* Includes a companion website at lecturenoteseries.com/dermatology featuring self-assessment and case studiesWith beautiful colour artwork throughout, Dermatology Lecture Notes includes a glossary of dermatological terms, and provides an excellent balance between theory and clinical relevance.

Preface viAcknowledgements viiAbout the companion website viii1 Structure and function of the skin hair and nails 12 Approach to the diagnosis of dermatological disease 103 Emergency dermatology 204 Bacterial and viral infections 245 Fungal infections 356 Ectoparasite infections 447 Acne acneiform eruptions and rosacea 548 Eczema 639 Psoriasis 7310 Benign and malignant skin tumours 8311 Naevi 9912 Inherited disorders 10613 Pigmentary disorders 11414 Disorders of the hair and nails 11915 Bullous disorders 12716 Miscellaneous erythematous and papulosquamous disorders and light-induced skin diseases 13717 Vascular disorders 14918 Connective tissue diseases 15619 Pruritus 16420 Systemic disease and the skin 16921 Skin and the psyche 17822 Cutaneous drug reactions 18323 Treatment of skin disease 189Glossary of dermatological terms 197Index 202