Evidence-based, peer reviewed, best-practice managementguidelines for dermatologistsIncorporates the basic guidelines that have been expanded withextra material including:* Web address for the guideline* Editorial comment* Links to additional guidelines from other internationalorganizations* Links to the BAD's patient-information leaflets* Other patient-oriented information.The guidelines themselves are grouped for ease of use into:* Dermatoses* Infections* Neoplasms* Specific therapeutic agentsThe guidelines provide a thoroughly rounded and groundedapproach to best-practice dermatologic management usingevidence-based principles with additional access topatient-oriented information. For fast access to proven standardsof care, dermatologists worldwide can turn to the BAD ManagementGuidelines with confidence.

A tribute to Professor Neil H. Cox (John S.C. English).Introduction (Colin Holden).Preface (Neil H. Cox and John S.C. English).Background to the British Association of Dermatologists clinicalguidelines (Neil H. Cox and John S.C. English).Writing a British Association of Dermatologists clinicalguideline: an update on the process and guidance for authors(H.K. Bell and A.K. Ormerod).Guideline topics.1 Inflammatory Dermatoses.Alopecia areata.Bullous pemphigoid.Contact dermatitis.Lichen sclerosus.Pemphigus vulgaris.Urticaria.Vitiligo.2 Infections.Cutaneous warts.Onychomycosis.Tinea capitis.3 Neoplasms.Actinic keratoses.Basal cell carcinoma.Bowen's disease.Squamous cell carcinoma.Melanoma.Cutaneous T cell Lymphomas.4 Specific therapeutic agents.Acitretin.Azathioprine.Biological agents in psoriasis.Isotretinoin in acne.Ultraviolet radiation (dosimetry and calibration).Topical PUVA.Topical photodynamic therapy.Index.