The new edition of this 2600pp reference is a complete guide to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders for practising and trainee dermatologists.

Divided into 35 sections, the book includes topics such as basic science, dermatopathology, paediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, pigmentation disorders, hair disorders, tumours, viral infections, and much more. A complete section is dedicated to cosmetic surgery.

The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new chapters on non-invasive diagnostic techniques, dermatologic care of sexual and gender minorities, a range of psychocutaneous disorders, neurogenic skin diseases, paediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and care in mass infectious, chemical or nuclear disasters.

Authored by recognised, US-based experts in the field, this comprehensive text is further enhanced by 800 clinical photographs and illustrations.

Key points

Fully revised, new edition of 2600pp guide to latest advances in diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders
Fourth edition features many new chapters and topics
Recognised, US-based author team
Previous edition (9780721632636) published in 1992
Author information

Babar K Rao MD
Professor and Chair

Tara Bronsnick MD

Both at Department of Dermatology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, USA

Jennifer Tan MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Mass General Hospital for Children, USA