ABSTRACT

Fully updated and revised Differential Diagnosis in Dermatology Third Edition now includes sections on treatment as well as serving as a useful guide to dermatological diagnosis in the surgery or clinic. It takes the reader through the process of diagnosing skin disease from the basic biology of skin history taking describing skin lesions and carrying out special investigations. This book provides excellent clinical photography practical text and clear diagrams throughout. Chapters are divided into different body areas and possible diagnosis can be made by reading through the text or looking through the photographs.

chapter 1|10 pages

Size and Shape of the Task

chapter 3|7 pages

Secondary High Blood Pressure

chapter 4|9 pages

Iatrogenesis

chapter 5|22 pages

Natural History and Complications

chapter 6|12 pages

Thresholds for Follow-Up and Medication

chapter 8|16 pages

Case Finding and Screening

chapter 9|11 pages

Record Systems

chapter 10|20 pages

Measurements

chapter 11|13 pages

Divisions of Labour

chapter 12|10 pages

Investigation and initial assessment

chapter 13|16 pages

Organization of Follow-up and Compliance

chapter 15|17 pages

Management Without Medication

chapter 16|7 pages

Antihypertensive Medication in General

chapter 17|24 pages

Specific Antihypertensive Drugs

chapter 20|9 pages

High Blood Pressure in Young Adults

chapter 21|10 pages

High Blood Pressure in the Elderly