Introduction -- Investigations and treatment -- History taking and examination -- Structure and function of the skin -- Terminology in dermatology -- Acne -- Roaccutane -- Rosacea -- Papulo-pustular rashes on the face -- The red face -- Polycystic ovarian syndrome -- Hidradenitis Suppurativa -- Atopic eczema in children -- Eczema and dermatitis in adults -- Lichen planus -- Urticaria -- Allergic skin disorders -- Psoriasis -- Seborrhoeic dermatitis -- Generalized rashes -- Regional dermatology -- Leg ulcers -- Wound care -- Red leg -- Blistering eruptions -- Bacterial infections -- Fungal and yeast infections of skin, hair and nails -- Viral infections -- Paracetic and protozoal infections -- Warts -- Cryosurgery -- Cryosurgery for warts -- Nurse lead cryosurgery clinic -- Cuteneous surgery -- Local anaesthetics for skin surgery -- Hair loss and excessive hair growth -- Nail problems -- Lesion recognition -- Pigmented lesions -- Non pigmented lesions -- Congenital Nevi (moles) in Newborns and Children -- Skin cancer and pre cancer -- Dermoscopy for the General Practitioner -- Photobiology (the sun and the skin) -- Disorders of pigmentation -- Ethnic dermatology (skin of colour) -- Pregnancy rashes -- Paediatric dermatology -- Childhood exanthems (rashes with a fever) -- Rashes in the elderly -- Genodermatoses ( hereditary skin diseases) -- Skin in systemic disease - Skin and the mind -- Hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) -- Cutaneous vasculitis -- Emergency dermatology -- Pruritis -- Emollients -- Topical steroids -- Topical calcinuera inhibitors -- Pharmacist and skin disease -- Nurse and skin disease -- Patient information leaflets -- Useful websites, courses, bibliography and patient support groups.

This textbook provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the identification of a range of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care. It features a problem-based approach to the topics and conditions covered. Clinical photographs, diagrams and pertinent tables along with clear learning objectives, clinical pearls and pitfalls in each chapter facilitate understanding in the diagnosis and management of a range of common dermatological conditions. Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology empowers the reader to develop their understanding of how to deal with a range of common skin, hair and nail problems. It is ideal for training and practising primary care physicians seeking a quick reference guide to use in their clinical practice and the trainee dermatologist seeking a primer on the topic. It is also suitable for other members of the primary care team including nurses, pharmacists, physician associates and clinical assistants, and it is very useful for hospital-based doctors and nurses in other disciplines who want a quick, practical reference to common dermatological problems.