This easy-to-read handbook aims to be a true companion to every dermato-venerologist. It offers at a glance up-to-date information on the diagnosis, the differential diagnosis and the treatment of all common skin diseases. In the first section of the book each chapter is divided into two separate parts. The first part defines the type of skin, refers briefly to the aetiology and pathogenesis, and offers the physician clues for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The second part deals with the treatment in a detailed manner, discusses alternative methods and presents references at the end of each chapter. The second section of the book focuses on procedures and techniques important for the treatment of the patient and the usage of various types of dermatological medication.

Diseases.- Acne. Acne Inversa. Actinic Keratosis. Adamantiades-Behcet's Disease. Alopecia Areata Management. Androgenic Alopecia. Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Aphthous Stomatitis. Apocrine Miliaria. Atopic Dermatitis. Balanitis. Based Cell Carcinoma. Bowen's Disease. Bullous Pemphigoid. Candidiasis (Candidosis-Moniliasis-Trush). Chronic Actinic Dermatitis. Cicatricial Alopecia. Contact Dermatitis. Cutaneous Vasculitis. Darier's Disease. Dermatitis Herpetiformis. Dermatomyositis. Dermatophyte Infections. Diaper Dermatitis. Drug-Induced Pemphigus. Drug Eruption. Drug Photoosensitivity. Eccrine Miliaria. Epdermolysis Bullosa. Erysipelas. Erythema Multiforme. Erythema Nodosum. Erythrasma. Erythroplasiia of Queyrat. Factitial Dermatitis. Folliculitis. Furuncles and Carbuncles. Gonorrhoea. Granuloma Annulare. Hand Dermatitis. Herpes Simplex Genitalis. Herpes Simplex Virus Infection (Oro-facial). Herpes Zoster. Hirsutism. HIV Infection and AIDS. Hyperhidrosis. Ichthyoses. Impetigo. Kaposi's Sarcoma. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars. Keratoacanthoma. Leg Ulcers. Leishmaniasis. Lentigo Maligna. Leprosy of Hansen's Disease. Lichen Planus. Lichen Simplex Chronicus. Lupus Erythematosus. Lymphomas Primary Cutaneous. Malignant Melanoma. Mastocytosis (Urticaria Pigmentosa). Melasma. Mite Bites. Molluscum Contagiosum. Morphea: Circumscribed Scleroderma. Necrobiosis Lipoidica. Nevi (Benign Melanocytic).Nummular Eczema. Pediculosis. Pemphigus Erythematosus. Pemphigus Foliaceus. Pemphigus Vegetans. Pemphigus Vulgaris. Photoageing. Pityriasis Lichenoides Acuta. Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica. Pityriasis Rosea. Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris. Polymorphic Light Eruption (PLE). Porphyrias. Pruritus. Psoriasis. Purpuras. Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Raynaud's Phenomenon. Rosacea. Sarcoidosis. Scabies. Seborrheic Dermatitis. Seborrheic Keratosis. Sjögren's Syndrome. Skin Diseases from the Marine Environment. Solar Urticaria. Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. Syphilis. Systemic Sclerosis - Scleroderma. Tick Dermatoses. Tinea Versicolor.Pityriasis Versicolor. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Urethritis: Gonococcal. Urethritis: Nungonococcal. Urticaria. Varicella. Vascular Birthmarks: Vascular Malformations and Haemangiomas. Vitiligo. Warts and Condylomas. Xanthomas. Methods.- Biopsy. Chemical Peelings. Cryosurgery. Curettage. Electrosurgery. Epiluminescence Microscopy of Pigmented Skin Lesions. Extrracorporeal Photochemotherapy. Hair Restoration Surgery. Lasers in Dermatology. Moh's Surgery. Patch Testing. Photochemotherapy. Sclerothery. Skin Augmentation (Fillings). Skin Resurfacing with the CO2 Laser. UVB Phototherapy. Vaccine Strategies via Dendritic Cells in the Treatment of Malignant Melanoma. Drugs.- Antibacterial Agents in Dermatology. Antifungals. Antihistamines. Antiviral Drugs. Bleaching Agents. Corticosteroids Topical. Glucocorticoids Systemic. Insect Repellents. Psychoactive Agents in Dermatology. Retinoids. Scabicides and Pediculicides. Sunscreens. Topical Anaesthetics in Dermatology. Topical Preparation and Vehicles.