The third edition of Atlas of Clinical Dermatology is a thorough, comprehensive update of the world's leading visual reference in dermatology.

This book covers all the clinical aspects of skin diseases with emphasis on achieving accurate diagnoses. It is lavishly illustrated with over 2000 exceptional photographs, in vivid colour, from Dr du Vivier's unrivalled clinical collection. The accompanying text clearly, succinctly and comprehensively covers the aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of each disease. Although the focus is on common conditions, rare diseases and manifestations are also covered.

The Atlas of Clinical Dermatology is an essential purchase for all trainee and practising dermatologists. Highly Commended at the BMA 2003 Medical Book Awards.

• Clear, consistent writing style and approach
• More than 2000 top-quality clinical pictures
• Includes new chapters on HIV and AIDs
• A new chapter on conditions affecting pigmented skin provides guidance on an essential area which is overlooked in other atlases
• Increased coverage of regional dermatology, dermatoses of infancy, pregnancy and management, and immunosuppression and transplants gives you well-rounded coverage
• A new chapter covering the diagnosis of skin diseases by region provides fast answers to your most common clinical questions

1) The dermatological diagnosis
2) The structure and function of normal skin
3) Eczema
4) Contact dermatitis
5) Psoriasis
6) Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rubra pilaris
7) Lichen planus and lichenoid eruptions
8) Naevi and developmental defects
9) Benign tumours of the skin
10) Non-melanoma skin cancer
11) Moles and melanoma
12) Mycosis fungoides and lymphoproliferative disorders of the skin
13) Bacterial and spirochaetal infections
14) Viral disorders of the skin
15) Superficial fungal disorders
16) Infestations of the skin
17) Tropical infections of the skin
18) Reactive disorders of the skin and drug eruptions
19) Blistering disorders of the skin
20) Developmental disorders of the skin
21) Collagen vascular disorders
22) The skin and systemic disease
23) Skin manifestations of disordered circulation
24) Disorders of sebaceous, sweat and apocrine glands
25) Disorders of the nails
26) Disorders of the hair and scalp
27) Disorders of pigment and of pigmented skin
28) Psychological disorders of the skin
29) Disorders of the neonatal period and infancy
30) Skin disorders affecting women and pregnancy
31) A guide to diagnosis by region
32) Glucocorticosteroids

By Anthony du Vivier, MD, FRCP, Physician in Charge, The Skin Department, King's College Hospital, London, UK