Preface -- Part I BASIC PRINCIPLES 1 Skin structure and functions of the skin -- 2 Immunology of the skin -- 3 Diagnosis of skin diseases -- 4 Dermatological therapy -- Part II SKIN INFECTIONS 5 Bacterial skin infections -- 6 Fungal skin infections -- 7 Viral skin infections -- 8 Parasitic skin infections -- Part III SKIN INJURIES AND LIGHT-RELATED DISORDERS 9 Skin injuries: mechanical, thermal, chemical and radiation injuries. Photodermatoses -- Part IV ALLERGIC SKIN DISEASES 10 Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, prurigo -- 11 Adverse cutaneous drug reactions -- 12 Dermatitis and eczema -- Part V PAPULOSQUAMOUS DERMATOSES 13 Psoriasis -- 14 Parapsoriasis, Pityriasis lichenoides, Pityriasis rubra pilaris, Pityriasis rosea -- 15 Lichen planus and lichenoid Dermatoses -- Part VI AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS 16 Autoimmune bullous diseases -- 17 Cutaneous connective tissue diseases -- Part VII GENODERMATOSES 18 Hereditary disorders of keratinization -- 19 Hereditary connective tissue disorders -- 20 Hereditary bullous disorders -- Part VIII CUTANEOUS VASCULAR DISORDERS 21 Disorders of the blood vessels and lymphatics -- Part IX PIGMENTATION DISORDERS 22 Pigmentation disorders: Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation -- Part X DISORDERS OF THE SKIN APPENDAGES 23 Disorders of sebaceous and sweat glands -- 24 Hair disorders -- 25 Nail disorders -- PART XI DISEASES OF THE ORAL CAVITY 26 Disorders/diseases of the lips, tongue and oral mucosa -- PART XII GENITAL AND PERIANAL DERMATOSES 27 Nonvenereal genital dermatoses and perianal dermatoses -- Part XII SKIN AND INTERNAL DISEASES 28 Medical Conditions Associated with Skin Diseases -- Part XIII SKIN TUMORS 29 Benign epidermal, mesenchymal skin tumors and cysts -- 30 Vascular tumors and malignant mesenchymal tumors -- 31 Naevi -- 32 Precancerous skin lesions -- 33 Invasive keratinocyte carcinomas -- 34 Melanoma -- 35 Cutaneous lymphomas, mastocytosis and histiocytosis -- Part XIV VENEROLOGY 36 Sexually transmitted infections -- Abbreviations -- Index.

This textbook provides comprehensive material for students and dermatology residents, as well as general practitioners and related professionals who desire a more robust knowledge in dermatolovenerology. The material is presented in a modern, clear, concise yet comprehensive manner, with abstract, keywords, key points, subject index and self-assessment flashcards to aid quick access to information and memorizing. Chapters are the result of a decade of teaching, richly illustrated with over 400 original clinical photos that facilitate the understanding of the contents. They are structured as lessons: diseases are described according to definition, etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis (including non-Caucasian skin types) and modern therapy. The accompanying interactive Flashcards complete this excellent learning tool. Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.