Dermatology has emerged as an important field in homoeopathy in recent years. Skin diseases account for a large of the cases coming to homeopathic physician who is constantly faced with the challenge of proper diagnosis and treatment.

This book provides the practical application of homeopathy in skin diseases. It includes an easy-to-read description of all of the common skin diseases well supported with over 100 colour clinical photographs, which help to illustrate the text -- including hereditary disorders, Naevi, Metabolic Disorders, Leprosy, Fungal Infections, Viral Infections, Tumours, Diseases of the Hair, Sebaceous and Sweat Glands, Nails, Auto-immune Disorders as well as Miscellaneous disorders. It also suggests specific homeopathic remedies for each of the diseases as well as giving general instructions as to their management. This is an improved edition in which not only the mistakes of the previous edition have been corrected but better photographs have been provided along with new additions. A sketch diagram of the structure of the skin will facilitate better understanding and detail anatomy of skin has been added. The general principles of homeopathic treatment, details of skin structure, its functions and the approach of history taking in skin diseases in the three chapters will prove extremely useful to both the undergraduate students as well as practitioners. An appendix at the end of the text gives details of some selected homeopathic medicines with their indications, miasmatic analysis, will be useful to the practitioners at large. Features: Covers a wide array of information on skin diseases; Original colour photographs of skin diseases included; Miasmatic concept of skin diseases; Dermatological conditions with homeopathic therapeutics.

All aspects of skin complaints are discussed making this a useful reference.

The fourth edition of this textbook has been thoroughly revised to bring trainees fully up to date with the latest developments in dermatology. Beginning with an introduction to the structure and function of skin, the following chapters discuss numerous common dermatological disorders. Each condition is described with a brief overview and treatment options. More than 460 full colour photographs and illustrations help trainees recognise and understand common skin diseases and their treatment. This new edition includes many more ailments including disorders of the sebaceous and sweat glands, and autoimmune and pigmentary conditions. New photographs have been added and a section dedicated to dermatological terminology has been included. Key points Fully revised new edition bringing trainees up to date with latest developments in dermatology Features many new disorders with more than 460 illustrative photographs Includes terminology section Previous edition published in 2008

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