Atlas of Dermatoses in Pigmented Skin, 1st ed. 2021

Coordinators: Ranawaka Ranthilaka R., Kannangara Ajith P., Karawita Ajith

Language: English

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Atlas of Dermatoses in Pigmented Skin
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1066 p. · 17.8x25.4 cm · Hardback

This book focuses on the representation of dermatological diseases in pigmented skin, fills an important gap in the literature, and facilitates better dermatological diagnosis when dealing with patients of various ethnicities. It discusses over 400 diseases and their representations with the help of over 2000 high-quality images and illustrations. This book elaborates on each single disease using easy-to-follow schematics and a focused approach to facilitate reader learning. Pursuing a comprehensive, the book covers not only common skin diseases such as psoriasis, lichen planus, eczema, erythrasma, cutaneous tuberculosis, leprosy, leishmaniasis and oral submucous fibrosis, but also rare tropical diseases such as sporotrichosis, mycetoma, rhinosporodiosis, lobomycosis, mucormycosis and subcutaneous zygomycosis. It also addresses aesthetic concerns by covering hypopigmented and hyperpigmented disorders in pigmented skin such as guttate hypomelanosis, vitiligo, progressive macular hypomelanosis, chemical or physical induced depigmentation, melasma, sebo-melanosis, lichen and macular amyloidosis.

Offering comprehensive coverage of dermatological disorders and diseases in pigmented skin, the book is a must-have resource for dermatology trainees and practitioners who treat or care for pigmented skin patients.

PAEDIATRIC DERMATOSES
1. Dermatoses of the Neonate and Infancy/ Genetic Blistering Diseases
2. Congenital and Malanocytic Naevi and other Developmental Defects
3. Vascular tumors
DERMATITIS
4. Eczema, Lichenification, Prurigo and Erythroderma/ keratinization
5. Contact Dermatitis: Irritant/ Allergic
6. Occupational Dermatoses
7. Cultural dermatoses
INFECTIONS
8. Bacterial Infections
9. Virus Infections 
10. Mycology
11. Parasitic, Worms and Protozoa
12. Leprosy
13. Mycobacterial Infection
14. Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Other Noxious Animals
15. Sexually transmitted infections
16. HIV and the skin
INFLAMMATORY DERMATOSES
17. Psoriasis
18. Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorder
19. Necrobiotic Disorders
20. Sarcoidosis
21. Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands/ Acne
22. Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis and Similar Dermatoses, Flushing and Flushing Syndromes
23. Vasculitis and Neutrophilic Dermatoses and Related Disorders
24. Immunobullous Diseases 
25. Connective Tissue Diseases
26. Cutaneous Reactions 
PIGMENTARY DISORDERS
27. Hyperpigmentary disorders
28. Hypopigmentary disorders
29. Cutaneous photobiology
SKIN AND ORGANS
30. Disorders of Hair
31. Dermoscopy/ Trichoscopy
32. The Skin and the Eyes
33. The External Ear and skin
34. Disorders of Sweat Glands
35. The Oral Cavity and Lips
36. The Breast
37. Disorders of Nails
38. Diseases of the Veins and Arteries: Leg Ulcers/ Tropical ulcers 
39. Genital dermatoses - The Genital, Perianal and Umbilical Regions
40. Disorders of Connective Tissue
41. Specific Dermatoses of Pregnancy
42. Psychocutaneous
TUMOURS AND SKIN
43. Tumours of the Skin Appendages
44. Soft-Tissue Tumours and Tumour-like Conditions
45. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
46. Melanoma
47. Cutaneous Lymphomas and Lymphocytic Infiltrates
48. Radiotherapy and Reactions to Ionizing Radiation
THERAPY AND RELATED DERMATOSES 
49. Drug Reactions, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
50. Dermatological complications following native Rx, home remedies and topical cosmetic creams
51. Lasers and Flashlamps in the Treatment of Skin Disorders
52. Minimally Invasive Treatments and Procedures for Ageing Skin
INVITED CHAPTERS
53. Skin diseases in Brazil 
54. Skin diseases in Mali (Africa) 
55. History of dermatology in ancient Sri Lanka (before western medicine)

Dr Ranthilaka R. Ranawaka MBBS MD, from University of Colombo Sri Lanka. She has had an extensive training towards conducting clinical trials in Psoriasis and acne at  St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, UK in 2006. She is currently working as a consultant dermatologist at General Hospital Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Dr. Ranawaka has published more than 26 scientific papers in national and international journals including six clinical trials. She is an author of six dermatology books and three chapters; academic editor in two journals; reviewer in number of indexed journals. She was awarded number of travel awards (AAD 2006, EADV 2006, WCD 2007, ICD 2009) and research awards including European Nail Research Grant in 2008, SLMA-FairMed research grant in 2012 and 2014. She was awarded President’s Award for Scientific Publications in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017. She is the Co-Chair and Guest Speaker at the “Tropical dermatoses” symposium at World Congress of Dermatology 2019, in Milan, Italy.

Dr Ajith P. Kannangara, MBBS MD, Consultant Dermatologist, specialist in Anti-aging medicine and Cosmetic dermatology is  currently attached to the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. He obtained his M.B.B.S from University of Peradeniya and M.D from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dr. Kannangara is a  National Skin Centre Fellow from Singapore and post doctoral International Dermatology Fellow from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre, North Carolina, USA. He also obtained Diploma from American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine and American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Dr. Kannangara also serves as editor and reviewer for various national and international Journals. His research papers are published in most renowned national and international journals of Dermatology. He is one of the pioneer of propose classification of Cutaneous Reactions of - Koebner, Wolf isotopic, Renbok, Koebner nonreaction, iso

Offers about 400 conditions of skin diseases which are illustrated by over 2000 high-quality images

Represents all expressions of rare and uncommon skin disorders

Addresses to aesthetic concerns of people with pigmented skin