Abhishek De

Urticaria, commonly known as ‘hives’, is a skin rash which can have allergic and non-allergic causes. This handbook is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with an overview of urticaria, its classification, and aetiopathogenesis. The next chapters describe different types of urticaria, diagnostic measures, and therapeutic management. The final sections examine urticaria in children, in the elderly, in pregnancy and lactation, and in kidney, liver and cardiac disease. A separate chapter covers patient education material. Authored by renowned worldwide experts, the text is further enhanced by clinical images, tables and figures to assist learning.

This two volume set is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of dermatologic diseases and disorders for postgraduate trainees. Comprising 15 sections and 180 chapters across 1500 pages, the comprehensive text helps trainees prepare for examinations, focusing on questions commonly seen in previous exams. Beginning with an overview of the basics (history, anatomy, function, clinical signs etc), the following sections cover different types of skin disease. Each topic is discussed in depth, explaining its pathology, signs and symptoms, examination and investigation techniques, diagnosis, and treatment methods. The book concludes with extensive sections on therapeutics and surgery. A complete section is dedicated to paediatric dermatology. Key points are summarised at the end of each chapter to assist learning. With contributions from more than 300 expert authors, the book is highly illustrated with algorithms, tables, diagrams, and photographs.