Full Description
"One of the most important paediatric books to appear in the last decade. A veritable treasure. The pros and cons of each mode of therapy are skillfully discussed in a practical way" - ("JAMA" - review of the last ed.) This thoroughly updated classic text covers the full range of paediatric diseases, with special emphasis on management and which methods work best. This title maintains the steadfast tradition of Sid Hurwitz's ground-breaking work.
Contents
1. An overview of dermatologic diagnosis 2. Cutaneous disorders of the newborn 3. Eczematous eruptions in childhood 4. Papulosquamous and related disorders 5. Hereditary disorders of cornification 6. Hereditary Disorders of the Dermis 7. Disorders of hair and nails 8. Disorders of the sebaceous and sweat glands 9. Cutaneous tumors and tumor syndromes 10. Histiocytoses and malignant skin diseases 11. Disorders of pigmentation 12. Vascular disorders of infancy and childhood 13. Bullous disorders of childhood 14. Bacterial, mycobacterial, and protozoal infections of the skin 15. Viral diseases of the skin 16. The exanthematous diseases of childhood 17. Skin disorders due to fungi 18. Insect bites and parasitic infestations 19. Photosensitivity and photoreactions 20. The hypersensitivity syndromes 21. Vasculitic disorders 22. Collagen vascular disorders 23. Endocrine disorders and the skin 24. Inborn errors of metabolism 25. Skin signs of other systemic diseases 26. Abuse and factitial disorders
