Systemic Sclerosis. An Illustrated Guide to Manifestation and Management in Asian Skin

1. SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS: AN OVERVIEW

Aparna Palit, Arun C.Inamadar

2. PATHOGENESIS

Ragunatha S.

3. CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL FEATURES

Aparna Palit, Arun C. Inamadar

4. INVESTIGATIONS & DIAGNOSIS

Arun C.Inamadar, Ajit B. Jangond

5. DIFFERENITIAL DIAGNOSES OF SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS

Keshavmurthy A. Adya

 

6. MANAGEMENT OF SCLERODERMA

Keshavmurthy A. Adya

 

7. SCLERODERMA OVERLAP SYNDROMES

Akanksha Kaushik, Sendhil Kumaran N

8.CHILDHOOD SCLERODERMA

Muhammed Razmi T, Rahul Mahajan

This book presents a wide variety of cutaneous features of systemic sclerosis under one cover as cutaneous manifestations are often the first to appear and help in diagnosing this condition early. It has a multidisciplinary approach as systemic sclerosis is a multi-system disorder which comes under the purview of various medical specialties like dermatology, rheumatology and nephrology. Numerous cutaneous features are illustrated with explanatory notes. This book would help the students, teachers and professionals in identification, followed by subsequent treatment and management at an early stage.

Key Features

•  Focuses exclusively on systemic sclerosis
•  Includes diagnostic tips
•  Explores systemic sclerosis in dark skinned people
•  Consists of key points at the end of each chapter
•  Discusses diagnostic algorithms and flow charts

Dr. Aparna Palit MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology) has done her postgraduate residency from premier institution of India "Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India." Currently she is Professor and Head, Dept of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India.

She has more than 100 Publications to her credit. She has edited 6 books and written about 4o Chapters in the speciality. She was Assistant Editor of Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (2014-2016) and presently Associate Editor of Indian Dermatology Online Journal .She has been the reviewer of journals: like - British Journal of Dermatology, Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, Indian Journal of Dermatology, Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pigment International

She has been awarded with "Professor L.K. Bhutani memorial award for Teaching and Research" at national conference of IADVL at Jaipur, 2012 and she is Recipient of Professor R. Shivkumar & K. Rajendran Oration, IADVL-KN, 2016.

Her areas of interest include- childhood leprosy, Pediatric dermatology and collagen vascular diseases.

Arun C Inamadar MD,DVD,FRCP (Edinburgh) is the Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, BLDE University, Bijapur, Karnataka, India.

He is a dedicated academician with more than 150 published articles; he has contributed more than 50 chapters in various textbooks and edited 8 books in Dermatology. He has presented papers and delivered guest talks in several national and international meets.

His path-finding work on cutaneous manifestations of ‘Chikungunya fever’ and detailed review on the concept of ‘acute skin failure’ is well known in global dermatology literature. His contribution to development of Paediatric Dermatology subspecialty in India is acknowledged.

He has served Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (IADVL) as vice president and as the chairperson of IADVL Academy of Dermatology. He is ‘Fellow of Royal College of Physician (FRCP)’ from Edinburgh, UK. He has been awarded the WHO fellowship in HIV /AIDS (USA), IADVL- Glaxo-SmithKline Oration (2009), Prof. L K Bhutani award for teaching and research (2011).

He has served as Associate Editor, Indian Dermatology Online Journal (2011-2012) & member Editorial Board – IJDVL. Currently he is the section editor (Geno-trichology) of International Journal of Trichology, Co –editor of "IADVL textbook of Dermatology (4^th Edition), Member- Editorial Board Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology (IJPD), Member- Editorial Board, IJSSTD, IJPD and IJDD. Chief editor ’Clinical Dermatology Review’.

His area of interest is clinical / medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and critical care in dermatology.