1st Edition
Pediatric Dermatology in Skin of Color A Practical Guide
This book focusses on the clinical aspects and management of pediatric skin disorders, especially seen in darker skin types. It includes unique conditions that the authors have encountered in their lifetime with their independent observations and approach to management. Original high-quality images are used to illustrate most dermatoses described in the book enabling a strong visual impression of the discussed diseases. It hopes to provide readers with a blend of evidence and experience based pediatric dermatology. This book aims to be a hands-on manual that can be referred to during a busy practice as it discusses the practical approach to dermatoses.
Key Features
- Focusses on darker skin types.
- Examines unusual presentations with detailed clinical features.
- Discusses the ways to differentiate between similar-appearing diseases.
- Explores approaches to therapy, especially in resource-poor settings.
- Covers topics with high quality illustrations.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Authors
1. Principles of Diagnosis
2. Neonatal Dermatology
3. Papulosquamous Disorders
4. Eczema and Dermatitis
5. Disorders of Cornification
6. Vesiculobullous Disorders
7. Nodules and Tumors
8. Disorders of Pigmentation
9. Infections and Infestations
10. Collagen Vascular Diseases
11. Urticaria and Erythemas
12. Drug Eruptions
13. Vascular Abnormalities
14. Cutaneous Nevi
15. Genodermatoses
16. Hair and Nail Abnormalities
17. Oral Cavity and Tongue
18. Systemic Diseases
19. Psychocutaneous Diseases
20. Miscellaneous Conditions
Index
Biography
Dr Manish K. Shah
Dr Manish K. Shah is Associate Hon Dermatologist at Bai Jerbai Hospital for Children, Mumbai and Hon Dermatologist at SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai. He is Vice-President of the Indian Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and associated with this association in various capacities, since its inception, 25 years back. He has authored 3 textbook chapters and 15 journal articles.
Dr Preeti K. Sheth
Dr Preeti K. Sheth is Research Associate at Bai Jerbai Hospital for Children, Mumbai. After completing her postgraduation in Dermatology, she pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology from Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. She is an active member if the Indian Society for Pediatric Dermatology. She has contributed in 2 textbooks, authored 3 textbook chapters and 4 international and national articles.
