Short description:

This book presents an unsurpassed overview of the major genodermatoses encountered in practice, even if only on rare occasions. It discusses almost 200 inherited diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. The entry for each disease includes its epidemiology, laboratory findings, genetics, pathogenesis, cutaneous and extracutaneous findings, differential diagnosis, disease course, complications, and follow-up and therapy, where appropriate. In addition to being a clinical primer, this atlas is also a work of scientific research. The new edition rewrites the classification of some diseases, adds some newly described conditions, and updates established information with the latest molecular genetic studies and references. Specialists in dermatology , pediatrics and genetics should find the atlas an invaluable frontline resource in the clinic.

Long description:

Diagnosing a genetic skin disease can sometimes be a difficult task for a dermatologist. This is especially true for genodermatoses?generally considered rare diseases seldom seen by practicing clinicians. As a result, professionals often have little experience with their diagnosis.

The Atlas of Genodermatoses presents a unique collection of such cases gathered patiently over the course of the years by the authors. It provides an unsurpassed overview of the major genodermatoses encountered in practice, even if only on rare occasions.

This book discusses almost 200 inherited diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. The entry for each disease includes its epidemiology, laboratory findings, genetics, pathogenesis, cutaneous and extracutaneous findings, differential diagnosis, disease course, complications, and follow-up and therapy, where appropriate.

In addition to being a clinical primer, this atlas is also a work of scientific research. The new edition rewrites the classification of some diseases, adds some newly described conditions, and updates established information with the latest molecular genetic studies and references. Specialists in both dermatology and pediatrics should find the atlas an invaluable frontline resource in the clinic.

"Wonderful descriptions, detailed excellent color photographs, fabulous discussions of causative
genetic abnormalities, differential diagnoses, treatments, and associated medical complications? I highly recommend it to all dermatologists." - Doody's Reviews

Praise for the Previous Edition:

"?[T]his atlas parallels the considerable experience accumulated over several decades in the dermatological clinic of Milan ? a user-friendly comprehensive reference tool that will be useful as a bedside companion."
?European Journal of Dermatology

Table of Contents:

Epidermolysis Bullosa. Acantholytic Diseases. Ichthyoses. Palmoplantar Keratodermas. Other Disorders of Keratinization. Poikilodermas and Aging Syndromes. Hair Diseases. Nail Disorders. Sebocystomatosis. Oral Mucosa. Neurocutaneous Syndromes. Epidermal Nevi And Epidermal Nevus Syndromes. Ectodermal Dysplasias And Related Disorders. Disorders Of Connective Tissue. Fatty Tissue Anomalies. Aplasia Cutis. Disorders Of Pigmentation. Vascular Disorders. Metabolic Diseases. Complex Malformative Syndromes With Distinctive Cutaneous Signs. Immunodeficiency Disorders. Autoinflammatory Diseases. Overgrowth Syndromes. Genodermatoses Related to Malignancy. Cutaneous Mosaicism. Genodermatoses in Dark Skin.