Dermatology - (Illustrated Colour Text) 8th Edition by David Gawkrodger & Michael R Ardern-Jones (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is the leading textbook for medical students, residents, dermatology trainees, specialist nurses and family practitioners needing concise, up-to-date information on recognising and treating skin conditions.

Honed over multiple editions and packed full of high-quality images, the book is presented as a series of two page 'learning units' covering the essential aspects of clinical dermatology. It offers concise, easy-to-read information, and comes with high-yield summaries, clear photos and diagrams and an enhanced eBook version to support effective learning on the go.

This eighth edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest understanding of dermatological conditions, treatment and technologies, as well as increased representation of conditions on a range of skin tones to reflect diverse patient populations encountered in clinical dermatology.

• Large format, double-page spread layouts - visually appealing and easy to read
• Text is concise and targeted to the needs of medical students, dermatology trainees, nurse specialists and general practitioners
• Covers basic molecular mechanisms of dermatological conditions
• Includes summaries of essential skin biology and associated basic sciences that underpin clinical practice
• Advice on established and emerging dermatological treatments, including dermatological emergencies
• Over 400 colour photographs and illustrations of conditions students might not otherwise come across
• Represents the cases that most commonly present in general practice
• Summary boxes aid quick review and effective revision of key topics
• Includes downloadable eBook version

• An expanded collection of pictures showing a range of skin tones
• New section on gene therapy for rare skin disorders
• Fully revised biologics sections, especially for eczema and psoriasis
• Expanded coverage of other important and emerging areas, including:
  • Dermoscopy
  • JAK inhibitors
  • Autoinflammatory diseases
  • Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa
  • The treatment of psychocutaneous disorders

Review Quotes

"Dermatology: An illustrated colour text, 6th ed, by Elsevier is the newest edition of the illustrated introductory dermatology text. Dermatology: An illustrated colour text continues to be targeted toward medical students, general practitioners, and early resident trainees with the objective of introducing the diagnosis and management of common dermatologic diseases. It is a concise, well-organized text with significant supplemental online resources to expand the scope of the text. The authors, Drs Gawkrodger and Ardern-Jones, succeed with the newest edition in providing both a readable introductory text and covering a wide range of dermatologic topics.

The publication is divided into 3 sections and is comprised of 67 succinct chapters. The first section introduces basic dermatologic principles, including microanatomy, physiology, and basic dermatologic terminology and physical examination taking. The second section comprises the bulk of the publication and is arranged by disease entity with each treated as an educational unit for rapid accessibility. Clinical images and illustrations are excellent and of high quality. The final section describes various special topics in dermatology, including chapters on procedural dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and unique demographics in dermatology, such as pregnancy, geriatric, and skin of color. The online resources include the complete text and review flashcards and chapter self-assessments. The interface is easy to navigate and the learning resources supplement the text well.
Review of the previous edition:
This text is not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead functions as an accessible reference to introductory dermatology. The authors succeed in this aspect. In an increasingly technological age, supplementation with online content makes the use of this text and its resources more valuable. While the book is non-comprehensive, it serves as a good reference for medical students, nurses, general practitioners, and early dermatology trainees. " --Bryan Baillis, MD Charleston, South Carolina, Journal of American Academy of Dermatology: June 2017