Pediatric Dermoscopy, Trichoscopy & Onychoscopy
SUBRATA MALAKARSynopsis
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases. Onychoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the nail used for the diagnosis of nail disorders. This book is a comprehensive guide to the imaging and diagnosis of skin, hair and nail disorders in children. Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of dermoscopy and instruments. Section Two covers the use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of paediatric skin diseases including melanocytic lesions, eczemas, and infections. The third section discusses techniques for trychoscopy and the identification of various hair disorders including alopecias and hair shaft disorders; and Section Four explains onychoscopy and nail disorders. The book concludes with a selection of case scenarios.
Synopsis
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases. Onychoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the nail used for the diagnosis of nail disorders. This book is a comprehensive guide to the imaging and diagnosis of skin, hair and nail disorders in children. Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of dermoscopy and instruments. Section Two covers the use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of paediatric skin diseases including melanocytic lesions, eczemas, and infections. The third section discusses techniques for trychoscopy and the identification of various hair disorders including alopecias and hair shaft disorders; and Section Four explains onychoscopy and nail disorders. The book concludes with a selection of case scenarios.
Description
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases. Onychoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the nail used for the diagnosis of nail disorders. This book is a comprehensive guide to the imaging and diagnosis of skin, hair and nail disorders in children. Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of dermoscopy and instruments. Section Two covers the use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of paediatric skin diseases including melanocytic lesions, eczemas, and infections. The third section discusses techniques for trychoscopy and the identification of various hair disorders including alopecias and hair shaft disorders; and Section Four explains onychoscopy and nail disorders. The book concludes with a selection of case scenarios.
Key Features
- The first book to demonstrate and decode the language of Dermoscopy, Trichoscopy and Onychoscopy with illustration in pediatric age group.
- Demonstration of multiple new signs and findings arouses the inquisitiveness and interest of the readers.
- ‘Interesting Cases and Differentials’ (Section-5) serve as an invaluable tool to judge the hold on the subject after a thorough reading.
- The only comprehensive book to explain and discuss the dermoscopic findings in pediatric age group.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB
Edition :
1/e
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Pages :
252
ISBN-13 :
9789389188288
Item Weight :
1110 grams
Dimensions :
8.5 x 11
Printing Format Color :
Four Color
Copyright year :
2021