Full Description
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis.
Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases.
Onychoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the nail used for the diagnosis of nail disorders.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the imaging and diagnosis of skin, hair and nail disorders in children.
Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of dermoscopy and instruments.
Section Two covers the use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of paediatric skin diseases including melanocytic lesions, eczemas, and infections.
The third section discusses techniques for trychoscopy and the identification of various hair disorders including alopecias and hair shaft disorders; and Section Four explains onychoscopy and nail disorders.
The book concludes with a selection of case scenarios.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to imaging and diagnosis of paediatric skin, hair and nail conditions
Covers dermoscopy, trichoscopy and onychoscopy of numerous diseases and disorders
Features case scenarios to enhance learning
Highly illustrated with more than 450 clinical photographs, diagrams and figures
Contents
Section 1: Pediatric Dermoscopy
Pediatric Dermoscopy: Introduction
Instrument
Section 2: Dermoscopy
Melanocytic Lesions
Eczematous Eruptions in Childhood
Papulosquamous
Hereditary Disorders of Cornification
Infections and Infestations
Developmental Anomalies of the Newborn
Genodermatoses
Tumors
Hypopigmented Lesions
Vascular Lesions
Connective Tissue Disorders
Miscellaneous
Section 3: Trychoscopy
Trichoscopy in Pediatric Age Group
Step by Step Trichoscopy
Non-scarring Alopecias
Scarring Alopecias
Hair Shaft Disorders Associated with Hair Fragility
Dermoscopy of Chemotherapy Alopecia in Pediatric Age Group
Section 4: Onychoscopy
Dermoscopy of Pediatric Nail Diseases: Pediatric Onychoscopy
Section 5: Interesting Cases and Differentials
Case Scenarios
