Clinical Dermatology

Dermatology is a branch of medicine which deals with the conditions of the nails scalp hair and skin. It is a vast subject which has a number of significant sub-disciplines. Some of the specializations in dermatology include cosmetic dermatology immunodermatology dermatopathology pediatric dermatology and dermatoepidemiology. Cosmetic surgeries like blepharoplasty liposuction and face-lift are within the scope of this field. It can also include the use of botulinum toxins fillers and laser surgery. The field of immunodermatology is concerned with the treatment of various immune-mediated skin disorders such as pemphigus vulgaris lupus bullous pemphigoid etc. This book explores all the important aspects of clinical dermatology in the present day scenario. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and principles of the subject.