Table of Contents

1 The Dermatological Diagnosis

2 The structure and function of normal skin

3 Eczema

4 Contact dermatitis

5 Psoriasis

6 Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rubra pilaris

7 Lichen planus and lichenoid eruptions

8 Naevi and developmental defects

9 Benign tumours of the skin

10 Non-melanoma skin cancer

11 Moles and melanoma

12 Mycosis fungoides and lymphoproliferative disorders

13 Bacterial and spirochaetal infections

14 Viral disorders of the skin

15 Superficial fungal disorders of the skin

16 Infestations of the skin

17 Tropical infections of the skin

18 Reactive disorders of the skin and drug eruptions

19 Blistering disorders of the skin

20 Developmental disorders of the skin

21 Connective tissue disorders

22 The skin and systemic disease

23 Skin manifestations of disordered circulation

24 Disorders of sebaceous, sweat and apocrine glands

25 Nail Disorders

26 Disorders of the hair and scalp

27 Disorders of pigmentation

28 Skin disorders associated with pregnancy and the reproductive system

29 Psychological disorders and the skin

About the Author

Anthony du Vivier MD FRCPPhysician in Charge, The Skin Department, King's College Hospital, London, UK