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Table of Contents
Intro
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Part I: Overview
1: Dermatology in Primary Care
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Patient's Perspective
1.3 Websites and Apps
1.4 Patient Information Leaflets
1.5 The GP Perspective
1.6 Primary Care Dermatology
References
2: History Taking and Examination
2.1 Introduction
2.2 History Taking
2.3 Physical Examination
2.4 Conclusion
References
3: Investigations and Treatment in Primary Care Dermatology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Investigations
3.3 Treatment Approach
3.4 Conclusion
References
4: Structure and Function of the Skin
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Structure and Function of the Skin
4.3 Hair and Nails
4.4 Function of the Skin
4.5 Conclusion
Reference
5: Terminology in Dermatology
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Descriptive Terms [1]
5.3 Colour
5.4 Shape or Configuration of Lesions
5.5 Texture or Morphology of Skin Lesion and Rashes
5.6 Feel, Form or Structure of a Lesion
5.7 The Distribution of a Rash
5.8 Secondary Skin Changes
5.9 Nail Changes
5.10 Conclusion
Reference
6: Teledermatology
6.1 Introduction
6.2 What Can Be Sent? What Should Not Be Sent?
6.2.1 Types of TD
6.3 Delivery Modalities
6.4 Settings
6.5 A Good Photograph
6.6 Actors
6.7 Patient Empowerment
6.8 Conclusion
References
Part II: Adnexal Disease
7: A Stepwise Approach to the Management of Acne in Primary Care
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
7.3 Differential Diagnosis
7.4 Pathophysiology
7.5 Treatment
7.6 Topical Treatments
7.7 Systemic Treatments
7.8 Acne in Women
7.9 Other Treatments
7.10 Maintenance Treatment
7.11 Acne Scars
7.12 Rare Variants of Acne
7.13 Conclusion
References
8: Oral Isotretinoin for Severe Acne
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Mode of Action
8.3 Side Effects
8.4 Monitoring
8.5 Dosage
8.6 Outcome
8.7 Conclusion
References
9: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
9.3 Differential Diagnosis
9.4 Pathophysiology
9.5 Treatment
9.6 Conclusion
References
10: Rosacea
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
10.3 Differential Diagnosis
10.4 Pathophysiology
10.5 Topical Treatments
10.6 Systemic Treatments
10.7 Conclusion
Reference
11: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
11.3 Differential Diagnosis
11.4 Pathophysiology
11.5 Treatment
11.6 Conclusion
11.7 Useful Information for Patients Is Available from the Following Sites
References
12: Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
12.3 Differential Diagnosis
12.4 Pathophysiology
12.5 Treatment
12.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Part I: Overview
1: Dermatology in Primary Care
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Patient's Perspective
1.3 Websites and Apps
1.4 Patient Information Leaflets
1.5 The GP Perspective
1.6 Primary Care Dermatology
References
2: History Taking and Examination
2.1 Introduction
2.2 History Taking
2.3 Physical Examination
2.4 Conclusion
References
3: Investigations and Treatment in Primary Care Dermatology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Investigations
3.3 Treatment Approach
3.4 Conclusion
References
4: Structure and Function of the Skin
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Structure and Function of the Skin
4.3 Hair and Nails
4.4 Function of the Skin
4.5 Conclusion
Reference
5: Terminology in Dermatology
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Descriptive Terms [1]
5.3 Colour
5.4 Shape or Configuration of Lesions
5.5 Texture or Morphology of Skin Lesion and Rashes
5.6 Feel, Form or Structure of a Lesion
5.7 The Distribution of a Rash
5.8 Secondary Skin Changes
5.9 Nail Changes
5.10 Conclusion
Reference
6: Teledermatology
6.1 Introduction
6.2 What Can Be Sent? What Should Not Be Sent?
6.2.1 Types of TD
6.3 Delivery Modalities
6.4 Settings
6.5 A Good Photograph
6.6 Actors
6.7 Patient Empowerment
6.8 Conclusion
References
Part II: Adnexal Disease
7: A Stepwise Approach to the Management of Acne in Primary Care
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
7.3 Differential Diagnosis
7.4 Pathophysiology
7.5 Treatment
7.6 Topical Treatments
7.7 Systemic Treatments
7.8 Acne in Women
7.9 Other Treatments
7.10 Maintenance Treatment
7.11 Acne Scars
7.12 Rare Variants of Acne
7.13 Conclusion
References
8: Oral Isotretinoin for Severe Acne
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Mode of Action
8.3 Side Effects
8.4 Monitoring
8.5 Dosage
8.6 Outcome
8.7 Conclusion
References
9: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
9.3 Differential Diagnosis
9.4 Pathophysiology
9.5 Treatment
9.6 Conclusion
References
10: Rosacea
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
10.3 Differential Diagnosis
10.4 Pathophysiology
10.5 Topical Treatments
10.6 Systemic Treatments
10.7 Conclusion
Reference
11: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
11.3 Differential Diagnosis
11.4 Pathophysiology
11.5 Treatment
11.6 Conclusion
11.7 Useful Information for Patients Is Available from the Following Sites
References
12: Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Clinical Features and Diagnosis
12.3 Differential Diagnosis
12.4 Pathophysiology
12.5 Treatment
12.6 Conclusion