The third edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide a comprehensive resource for pediatric dermatologists. The book offers evidence-based diagnosis and treatment recommendations and covers both common and rare conditions, including emerging conditions and research, especially at the genetic level. A refreshing new text design makes the book more accessible, and new editors and contributors bring a distinctly international perspective to the work.

Alan Irvine, MBBS, MD, Associate Professor and Consultant Pediatric Dermatologist, University of Dublin and Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Dublin, IrelandAlbert Yan, MD, Assistant Professor, Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Dr Yan is also President-elect of the Society of Pediatric DermatologyPeter Hoeger, MD, Professor and Head of Pediatric Demratology, Cathjolic Children's Hospital, Hamburg and Department of Dermatology, University of Hamburg, Germany

Auteur
Alan Irvine, MBBS, MD, Associate Professor and Consultant Pediatric Dermatologist, University of Dublin and Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Dublin, IrelandAlbert Yan, MD, Assistant Professor, Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Dr Yan is also President-elect of the Society of Pediatric DermatologyPeter Hoeger, MD, Professor and Head of Pediatric Demratology, Cathjolic Children's Hospital, Hamburg and Department of Dermatology, University of Hamburg, Germany

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A fresh approach to the consummate classic in pediatric dermatologySkin disease is a major feature of childhood becauseof the early onset of genetic disease manifestations, and the susceptibility of immature skin to pathogens and environmental disruption. Pediatric Dermatology has seen significant advances over the last decade, in particular through molecular genetics research.This third edition of the Harper/Oranje/Prose classic continues to provide state-of-the-art information on all aspects of skin disease. The new generation of editors brings fresh and innovative thinking to both common and rare skin ailments. Major revisions by 350 authors, including more than 150 new authors, from a wide global perspective together with 10 additional new chapters reflect emerging aspects of paediatric dermatology such as:

disease classification
the role of dermoscopy
the use of biological drugs in children
genetic mechanisms of disease
prenatal diagnosis
gene therapyHarper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology overflows with crucial clinical insights and stunning research information across the breadth of pediatric dermatology. Complete with a fascinating historical overview of the specialty's development and a brand new reader friendly text design, this third edition supports and guides the daily practice of both dermatologists and pediatricians.

Contenu
List of Contributors, xiiiPreface to the Third Edition, xxvAcknowledgements, xxviiList of Abbreviations, xxixVOLUME 1Part 1 The Development of Paediatric Dermatology as a Medical Sub-speciality**1 The History of Paediatric Dermatology, 1.1
*John Harper*Part 2 The Newborn2 Embryogenesis of the Skin, 2.1
*Karen A. Holbrook*3 Physiology of Neonatal Skin, 3.1
*Peter H. Hoeger*4 The Role of Histopathology in Paediatric Dermatopathology, 4.1
*Marian Malone*5 Skin Care of the Newborn, 5.1
*Jean-François Stalder*6 Common Transient Neonatal Dermatoses, 6.1
*Franck Boralevi & Alain Taïeb*7 Disorders of Subcutaneous Tissue in the Newborn, 7.1
*Susan J. Bayliss & Roy Colven*8 Cutaneous Manifestations of Congenital Infections, 8.1
*Peter H. Hoeger*9 Acquired Neonatal Infections, 9.1
*Nico G. Hartwig, Arnold P. Oranje, Dirk Van Gysel & Marinus C.G. van Praag*10 Developmental Abnormalities, 10.1
*Henning Hamm*11 Differential Diagnosis of Neonatal Erythroderma, 11.1
*Hagen Ott & Peter H. Hoeger*12 Collodion Baby, 12.1
*Edel A. O'Toole & David P. Kelsell*13 Harlequin Ichthyosis, 13.1
*Edel A. O'Toole & David P. Kelsell*14 Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus, 14.1
*Sara J. Brown & Rosemarie M. Watson*15 Restrictive Dermopathy, 15.1
*David G. Paige*16 Congenital Erosive and Vesicular Dermatosis, 16.1
*Bernard A. Cohen*17 Iatrogenic Disorders of the Newborn, 17.1
*Elia F. Maalouf & Wilson B. Lopez*Part 3 Napkin Dermatitis18 General Aspects of Napkin Dermatitis, 18.1
*Arnold P. Oranje*19 Causative Factors of Napkin Dermatitis, 19.1
*Ernesto Bonifazi*20 Clinical Features and Differential Diagnosis of Napkin Dermatitis, 20.1
*Albert C. Yan & Paul J. Honig*21 Management of Napkin Dermatitis, 21.1
*Arnold P. Oranje*Part 4 Atopic Dermatitis22 Epidemiology of Atopic Dermatitis, 22.1
*Carsten Flohr & Hywel C.G. Williams*23 Genetics of Atopic Dermatitis, 23.1
*Stephan Weidinger & Alan D. Irvine*24 Immunology of Atopic Dermatitis, 24.1
*Aideen M. Byrne & Donald Y.M. Leung*25 Immunopharmacological Mechanisms in Atopic Dermatitis, 25.1
*Clive B. Archer*26 Microbiology in Atopic Eczema, 26.1
*Christina Schnopp & Martin Mempel*27 The Skin Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis, 27.1
*Simon G. Danby & Michael J. Cork*28 Clinical Features and Diagnostic Criteria of Atopic Dermatitis, 28.1
*Sinéad M. Langan & Hywel C.G. Williams*29 Atopic Dermatitis: Scoring Severity and Quality of Life Assessment, 29.1
*M. Susan Lewis-Jones & Carolyn R. Charman*30 Guidelines to Management of Atopic Dermatitis, 30.1
*John Harper, Kathrin Giehl & E. Ann Bingham*31 Food Allergy and Eczema, 31.1
*Helen E. Cox & Jonathan Hourihane*32 Aeroallergies and Atopic Eczema, 32.1
*Ann-Marie Powell, Gideon Lack & Adam Fox*33 Eczema Herpeticum, 33.1
*Helen M. Goodyear*34 Psychosocial Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis, 34.1
*Margaret DeJong, Ereni Skouta & Mary T. Glover*Part 5 Other Types of Dermatitis35 Infantile Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, 35.1
*Carlo M. Gelmetti & Ramon Grimalt*36 Hypereosinophilic Disorders, 36.1
*Nerys M. Roberts & Richard Staughton*37 Pityriasis Alba, 37.1
*Nanette B. Silverberg*38 Perioral Dermatitis, 38.1
*Ki-Young Suh & Ilona J. Frieden*39 Pompholyx, 39.1
*Carlo M. Gelmetti*40 Nummular or Discoid Dermatitis, 40.1
*Linda E. De Raeve*41 Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of Adolescence, 41.1
*James A.A. Langtry*42 Lichen Simplex Chronicus and Prurigo, 42.1
*Howard B. Pride & Mercedes E. Gonzalez*43 Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis, 43.1
*John Browning & Alanna Bree*44 Allergic Contact Dermatitis, 44.1
*Carsten Flohr & John S. C. English*45 Phytodermatoses, 45.1
*Christopher R. Lovell*Part 6 Infections46 Molluscum Contagiosum, 46.1
*Ali Alikhan & Tor Shwayder*47 Human Papillomavirus Infection, 47.1
*Zsuzsanna Z. Szalai*48 Herpes Simplex Virus Infections, 48.1
*Helen M. Goodyear*49 Viral Exanthems, 49.1
*Wynnis L. Tom & Sheila Fallon Friedlander*50 Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome, 50.1
*Carlo M. Gelmetti*51 Poxviruses, 51.1
*M. Susan Lewis-Jones*52 HIV Infection, 52.1
*Neil S. Prose & Coleen K. Cunningham*53 Infective Dermatitis (Skin Manifestations of HTLV Infection), 53.1
*Rosalia A. Ballona & Neil B. Prose*54 Pyodermas and Toxin-mediated Syndromes, 54.1
*Christian R. Millett, Warren R. Heymann & Steven M. Manders*55 Skin Manifestations of Meningococcal Infection, 55.1
*Saul N. Faust, Parviz Habibi & Robert S. Heyder...