Publisher's Synopsis
This guide details the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the entire range of cutaneous diseases of childhood and adolescence. The book has been designed so that each chapter may stand alone as a monograph.;Featuring chapters on basic science, psychosocial development, immunology, surgical techniques, infestations and venonous injuries, the book also has over 1000 illustrations depicting characteristic clinical findings, results of recommended therapy, and the pathogenic diagnostic test used for each disease. Also included are "before" and "after" illustrations of the results of recommended therapy of many diseases. This edition has been updated to reflect the major advances and breakthroughs made since publication of the last edition.
