Eckart Haneke

Diagnosis in dermatology is largely based on visual inspection of a lesion or a suspicious skin area; however, visual diagnosis and pattern recognition can vary according to patients’ skin types, and the disorders themselves can have markedly different presentation profiles in different skin colors. This book provides succinct information to identify the differing clinical manifestations of skin diseases in darker skin and lighter skin, discussing 130 skin conditions with high-quality color Illustrations, and will be an invaluable reference for even experienced professionals working on skin diseases in heterogeneous populations.

Diagnosis in dermatology is largely based on visual inspection of a lesion or a suspicious skin area; however, visual diagnosis and pattern recognition can vary according to patients’ skin types, and the disorders themselves can have markedly different presentation profiles in different skin colors. This book provides succinct information to identify the differing clinical manifestations of skin diseases in darker skin and lighter skin, discussing 130 skin conditions with high-quality color Illustrations, and will be an invaluable reference for even experienced professionals working on skin diseases in heterogeneous populations.

Nail disorders often present difficult problems in diagnosis for dermatologists in practice. Recognizing this reality, this new text atlas, with color illustrations throughout, has been written by foremost nail specialists to provide invaluable advice in aiding expert and authoritative judgment on the range of problems that arise. Short Contents

This comprehensive review of the histopathology of the human nail will act as a masterclass for all dermatologists, dermatopathologists, and nail-interested pathologists who have to interpret histological sections of nail tissue, which can be challenging for many reasons. In addition to a wealth of illustrated examples, the text guides the reader through the specialized terminology of nail science and supplies clinical data to help reach a reliable histopathological diagnosis.

A comprehensive practical guide to all types of nail surgery, including some cosmetic procedures, this is a master-class for those wishing to perform nail surgery, with clear descriptions of each stage involved and of any complications and how to deal with them.

Nail disorders often present difficult problems in diagnosis for dermatologists in practice. This text atlas provides advice in aiding judgement on a range of problems that arise.