This introduction to clinical dermatology and sexually transmitted infections has been written for students. It walks the reader through the basics, clinical dermatology, sexually-transmitted infections and dermatotherapeutics. The chapters are arranged in a pattern that is student-friendly and facilitates quick revision through summary sections at the end of each topic. In this edition, two new chapters on collagen vascular diseases and chronic vesicobullous disorders have been added. This edition is complemented with many clinical images, diagrams that have been redrawn to satisfy students' need for making this book more comprehensive. In addition, several new topics have been added to existing chapters so as to make them more informative and up to date.

Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology & Sexually Transmitted Diseases has been used for almost 2 decades as the standard textbook of Dermatology by UGs. The book through its previous 6 editions has helped the students prepare for their PG entrance exams, with several coaching programs using its images (in a session 'in wit' called Neena Khanna images) to hone the student's 'NEET cracking skills'. But the purpose of this book really goes much beyond that—it is an endeavor to create in the UGs an interest in this extremely versatile subject and clinically make them 'dermatology literate'. Since a third of patients seen by general practitioners or a pediatrician have skin issues, physicians with a basic knowledge of Dermatology will be able to guide their patients better, without succumbing to the temptation of prescribing steroids as 'a panacea for all skin ills'. The book has also been used as a quick reference by dermatology PGs' in infancy of their residency and a keepsake by general physicians and pediatricians.New to This Edition• Covers the UG curriculum according to competency-based guidelines enunciated by National Medical Council(NMC) of India, with competencies mapped in the book where they are discussed in an easy-to-understand mannerwith 'to the point synopsis' and bulleted, well-illustrated text and 'loads' of images.• Illustrative case studies, based on core competencies mandated by the NMC for UGs.• Several new high quality clinical images, added to the 'already extremely well illustrated' book, which now has atotal of about 940 images including 140 line diagrams and in addition has 150 tables and management flowcharts.• Latest diagnostic techniques, drugs, lasers and biologicals.• Recent guidelines in management of sexually transmitted and HIV infection, and leprosy.Salient Features• The popular student-friendly format of the previous editions (synopsis, crisp bulleted text peppered with numeroushigh-quality images, each with a descriptive legend, flowcharts, clues to differential diagnosis and tabulatedtherapeutic strategies) has been retained.• Discusses all common and relevant skin diseases.• Tabulates differential diagnoses of common dermatoses—a feature totally unique to this book.Online Features• Complimentary access to full e-book.• Chapter-based lecture PPTs.• Chapter-wise Multiple-Choice Questions.

It is a simplified, brief description of common dermatoses, peppered with numerous clinical and histopathology images (about 750), body and line diagrams (about 100) and tables (about 100). The basic aim of the book is to familiarize medical students (and general practitioners) with manifestations of the common skin conditions they are likely to encounter in their day-to-day practice and to help them to manage these appropriately, without succumbing to the morbid temptation of prescribing steroids, which are often thought to be 'panacea of all skin ills'. . Revised and updated, while retaining the main features of the book. . More images: since Dermatology is a visual speciality, some text has been pruned to accommodate about 100 new pictures. . Appendix on structure and function of skin. . New treatment modalities including 'biologicals' have been included in the chapter "Treatment of Skin Diseases". . Recent WHO/CDC/NACO guidelines have been incorporated in the chapter "Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Infection".

The United States has the dubious distinction of leading the industrialized world in overall rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with 12 million new cases annually. About 3 million teenagers contract an STD each year, and many will have long-term health problems as a result. Women and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to these diseases and their health consequences. In addition, STDs increase the risk of HIV transmission. The Hidden Epidemic examines the scope of sexually transmitted infections in the United States and provides a critical assessment of the nation's response to this public health crisis. The book identifies the components of an effective national STD prevention and control strategy and provides direction for an appropriate response to the epidemic. Recommendations for improving public awareness and education, reaching women and adolescents, integrating public health programs, training health care professionals, modifying messages from the mass media, and supporting future research are included. The book documents the epidemiological dimensions and the economic and social costs of STDs, describing them as "a secret epidemic" with tremendous consequences. The committee frankly discusses the confusing and often hypocritical nature of how Americans deal with issues regarding sexualityâ€"the conflicting messages conveyed in the mass media, the reluctance to promote condom use, the controversy over sex education for teenagers, and the issue of personal blame. The Hidden Epidemic identifies key elements of effective, culturally appropriate programs to promote healthy behavior by adolescents and adults. It examines the problem of fragmentation in STD services and provides examples of communities that have formed partnerships between stakeholders to develop integrated approaches. The committee's recommendations provide a practical foundation on which to build an integrated national program to help young people and adults develop habits of healthy sexuality. The Hidden Epidemic was written for both health care professionals and people without a medical background and will be indispensable to anyone concerned about preventing and controlling STDs.