Differential Diagnosis in Dermatology

1 Introduction to dermatological diagnosis 
2 Introduction to dermatological treatment 
3 Hairy scalp 
4 Acute erythematous rashes on the face 
5 Chronic erythematous rashes on the face 
6 Mouth, lips, tongue & ear 
7 Acute erythematous rashes on the trunk & limbs 
8 Chronic erythematous rashes on the trunk & limbs 
9 Non-erythematous lesions 
10 Flexures 
11 Genitalia and perineum 
12 Lower legs 
13 Hands and feet 
14 Nails 
General index 
List of drugs and associated drug reactions 
Classification of topical steroid by potency 
Emollient products – how and when to use 
Wash products & bath emollients 
Summary of types of wound and dressings to use 
Debriding agents 
Reducing bacterial counts and odour 
Absorption of exudate 
Wound and ulcer dressings 
Index of algorithms
Non-erythematous lesions 
Erythematous lesions inside back cover

The ethos of this bestselling text is that however much or little you know about skin disease you can always arrive at the right diagnosis. The secret is to examine the surface of the rash or skin lesion which will help you classify the clinical features correctly - colour, surface features, type of lesion, border and how long it has been present. Algorithms throughout each chapter give the differential diagnosis for the features you have elicited. Accompanying clinical photographs and a clear description of the condition will enable you to check whether you are right or not. If your choice seems unlikely, any conditions that could be confused with the one you selected are listed along the base of the algorithm to help you compare diagnoses so that you can get to the right answer.

We hope this new edition - now enhanced with specific instructions on treatment - will be the only quick clinical reference you will ever need for dermatology diagnoses. With over 1000 illustrations

RICHARD ASHTON, MA, MD, FRCP, is a Consultant Dermatologist, Lighthouse Clinic, Isle of Wight, UK, formerly Consultant Dermatologist to the Royal Navy

BARBARA LEPPARD, DM, FRCP, is a Retired Consultant Dermatologist, Southampton University NHS Trust, UK