Описание: 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 points
- Comprehensive guide to imaging and diagnosis of paediatric skin, hair and nail conditions
- Covers dermoscopy, trichoscopy and onychoscopy of numerous diseases and disorders
- Features case scenarios to enhance learning
- Highly illustrated with more than 450 clinical photographs, diagrams and figures
