360 Pages 132 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

360 Pages 132 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

The significant healthcare burden represented by skin disorders, combined with the relative scarcity of information sources aimed at non-dermatologist physicians, makes the treatment of skin conditions a challenge for primary care. This new edition continues with the intention of addressing this challenge with clear, concise, and up-to-date information on the diagnosis, management, and... Read more

PART 1. Skin examination    

1. Medical history and physical examination

2. Basic skin lesions

Bibliography   

PART 2. Infections and infestations 

3. Obtaining samples for microbiological study        

Section I. Bacterial Infections          

4. Cellulitis and erysipelas     

5. Erysipeloid 

6. Erythrasma

7. Folliculitis   

8. Impetigo     

9. Acute paronychia   

10. Plantar keratolysis

11. Trichomycosis      

12. Swimming pool granuloma         

Section II. Fungal infections 

13. Candidiasis           

14. Sporotrichosis      

15. Pityriasis versicolor          

16. Ringworm (or dermatophytosis)  

Section III. Viral infections   

17. Oral herpes simplex         

18. Herpes zoster

19. Molluscum contagiosum 

20. Non-genital warts

Section IV. Protozoan Infections        

21. Cutaneous leishmaniasis 

Section V. Infestations         

22. Cutaneous larva migrans 

23. Pediculosis

24. Scabies     

Bibliography

PART 3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases       

25. Condyloma acuminata (genital warts)    

26. Genital herpes      

27. Syphilis and other causes of genital ulcers          

28. Urethritis  

29. Vaginitis   

Bibliography

PART 4. Premalignant and malignant lesions         

30. Erythroplasia        

31. Leukoplakia          

32. Atypical nevus      

33. Actinic keratosis   

34. Basal cell carcinoma        

35. Squamous cell carcinoma

36. Melanoma

37. Basic tumor dermatoscopy          

38. Skin photoprotection        

39. Obtaining samples for histological study 

Bibliography

PART 5. Erythematosquamous diseases      

40. Psoriasis   

41. Eczema

Bibliography   

PART 6. Diseases of the sebaceous glands and hair

42. Acne         

43. Perioral dermatitis           

44. Rosacea    

45. Alopecia areata    

46. Hirsutism  

47. Pseudofolliculitis  

Bibliography

PART 7. Lesions of uncertain etiology         

48. Nodular chondrodermatitis of the helix  

49. Localized annular granuloma      

50. Pyogenic granuloma        

51. Hidradenitis suppurativa 

52. Localized primary hyperhidrosis  

53. Chronic lichen simplex (neurodermatitis)           

54. Lichen planus       

55. Pityriasis rosea Gibert      

56. Chronic pruritus (without skin lesions)    

57. Keratosis pilaris   

58. Urticaria   

59. Some common benign lesions

Bibliography   

PART 8. Therapeutics in dermatology

60. Topical drugs        

61. Oral drugs

Bibliography

Biography

Alfons Moret Serralta, Specialist in Family and Community Medicine Primary Care Team, Girona. Tutor in Family and Community Medicine Catalan Health Institute.

Dídac Parramon Font, Specialist in Family and Community Medicine Primary Care Team, Girona. Catalan Health Institute.

Roger Fitó Tarragó, Specialist in Family and Community Medicine Primary Care Team of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona. Catalan Health Institute.

Anna Llens Pagès, Specialist in Family and Community Medicine Primary Care Team Olot, Girona. Catalan Health Institute.