Short description:

This book for clinicians provides a clear and easy guide to identify skin diseases in children with coloured skin. It discusses more than 112 skin problems with over 192 colour Illustrations following a logical organisation with picture-based Q&A at the end.

Long description:

Dermatology is a visual discipline where observation to detail is key to accurate diagnosis, especially in children. This book for clinicians provides a clear and easy guide to identify skin diseases in children with coloured skin. It discusses more than 112 skin problems with over 192 colour Illustrations following a logical organisation with picture-based Q&A at the end. It features skin problems specific to children such as haemangiomas, congenital naevi, neurocutaneous syndromes, napkin rash, etc. as well as those also seen in adults such as psoriasis, lichen planus, and eczema. Also covers tropical diseases such as cutaneous tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, fungal infections, and leprosy.

Key features:

• Highlights the differences in clinical presentation in children having coloured skin.


• Stimulates the interest in tropical dermatology and skin problems in coloured skin, among medical students, trainees, general practitioners, paediatricians, and dermatologists.


• Features high quality illustrations and concise, practical text for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Table of Contents:

Preface. About the Authors. Acknowledgements. Congenital Naevi and Haemangiomas in Children with FST 5. Infections in Children with FST 5. Eczema, Dermatitis, and Ichthyosis in Children with FST 5. Common Dermatoses in Children with FST 5. Hypo- and Hyperpigmentary Disorders in Children with FST 5. Hair and Nail Disorders in Children with FST 5. Genetic Dermatoses in Children with FST 5. Skin Problems in Adolescence and Puberty in FST 5. Index.