This note covers
the following topics: Common Skin Infections, Bacterial Infections, Impetigo and
Cellulitis, Folliculitis and Boils, Hidradenitis,Suppurativa and Echthyma,
Streptococcal Diagnoses, Toxic Shock Syndrome, PVL and MRSA, Strep Toxic Shock
Syndrome, Scarlet Fever and Meningococcal Disease, Invasive Infections,
Infections Caused by Corynebacterium and Pitted Keratolysis, Viral Infections,
Varicella Zoster and Herpes Zoster, Primary Herpes Simplex Infection, Viral
Causes of Vesicular Rashes, Parvovirus Infection Slapped Check, Rubella, Measles
and Roseola infantum, Main Causative Agents of a Maculopapular Rash, Warts,
Molluscum Contagiosum, Fungal Diseases, Diseases Caused by Moulds, Common
Parasitic Infections.
This book is a collection of six chapters that includes an initial
chapter on the site selection of a skin biopsy that optimizes diagnosis of
various dermatological diseases and in many instances it is a therapeutic
intervention and is useful in monitoring the response to therapy. The following
five chapters encompass the application and role of skin biopsy to the overall
diagnosis of certain conditions such as non-scarring and scarring alopecia,
Langerhan cell neoplasms, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, pemphigus vulgaris
and foliaceus, and oral lichen planus.
This book consists of a core module and five satellite modules. The Core
Module is prepared for health officers, pubic health nurses, environmental
health, medical laboratory technology students and Health extension Workers.
Satellite modules are prepared to strengthen the professional training of each
category.
Author(s): Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative, The Carter
Center
The purpose of this book is to
present a comprehensive analysis of Psoriasis, a disease that affects
approximately 2-3% of humanity in all countries. Psoriasis existence is surveyed
since the clay tablets of Assyrians and Babylonians 3.000-5.000 years ago, thru
the middle ages, the renaissance, XIX and XX centuries.
This Handbook of Dermatology is intended for
senior medical students and newly qualified doctors. Topics covered includes:
What is dermatology, Essential Clinical skills, Emergency Dermatology, Skin
Infections and Infestations, Skin Cancer, Inflammatory Skin Conditions,
Blistering Disorders and Common Important Problems.
Author(s): Dr Nicole Yi Zhen
Chiang and Professor Julian Verbov
This
note describes the following topics: Allergy and Immunology, Bacterial
Infections, Benign Neoplasms, Bullous Diseases, Connective Tissue Diseases,
Cosmetics, Diseases of Pigmentation, Diseases of the Adnexa, Diseases of the
Dermis, Diseases of the Oral Mucosa, Diseases of the Subcutaneous Tissue,
Diseases of the Vessels, Fungal Infections, Lymphoma And Related Processes,
Metabolic Diseases, Mycobacterial Infections and parasitic Infections.
This guide covers the
following topics: Approach to the Dermatologic Patient, Principles of
Topical Dermatologic Therapy, Acne and Related Disorders, Bullous
Diseases, Cornification Disorders, Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Scaling
Diseases, Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Disorders, Sweating Disorders,
Bacterial Skin Infections, Fungal Skin Infections, Viral Skin Diseases,
Pigmentation Disorders, Hair Disorders, Nail Disorders, Pressure Ulcers,
Benign Skin Tumors, Growths, and Vascular Lesions and Cancers of the
Skin.
This note explains many
topics related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Symptomatic Treatment,
Corticosteroids, Topical Immunomodulators, Phototherapy, Immunosuppressive
Agents, Disulfiram, Diet, Hospital Admission, Activity Limitations,
Deterrence/Prevention, Consultations, Long Term Monitoring.