Geriatric Dermatology for Indian Skin Types

Geriatric Dermatology for Indian Skin Types

An Illustrated Guide

This book is conceptualized to enlighten postgraduates and general practitioners to diagnose and manage dermatological conditions affecting skin, nails, hair, and mucosae in older persons of color. Information on conditions affecting these people is sparse. This book hopes to fill this inadequacy by providing concise and precise descriptions of common dermatological conditions accompanied by good-quality photographs, broad differential diagnosis, focused evaluation, and management. Simple algorithms are used to stress the protocols for management. Features such as red flags alert the physician to alterations in clinical manifestations in the immunosuppressed and the danger signs that require inpatient/intensive care management. Inputs from the geriatricians include drug-drug interactions and drug-dose modifications in the older age group. The book is divided into thirty-eight chapters, which are authored by experienced dermatologists, geriatricians, and others with rich experience in their chosen areas of expertise. This is a comprehensive must-have book for all who deal with older persons.

This book is conceptualized to enlighten postgraduates and general practitioners to diagnose and manage dermatological conditions affecting skin, nails, hair, and mucosae in older persons of color. Information on conditions affecting these people is sparse. This book hopes to fill this inadequacy by providing concise and precise descriptions of common dermatological conditions accompanied by good-quality photographs, broad differential diagnosis, focused evaluation, and management. Simple algorithms are used to stress the protocols for management. Features such as red flags alert the physician to alterations in clinical manifestations in the immunosuppressed and the danger signs that require inpatient/intensive care management. Inputs from the geriatricians include drug-drug interactions and drug-dose modifications in the older age group. The book is divided into thirty-eight chapters, which are authored by experienced dermatologists, geriatricians, and others with rich experience in their chosen areas of expertise. This is a comprehensive must-have book for all who deal with older persons.

Highlights

• Highlights the drug dosages and drug- interactions in older people Presents the clinical features and an algorithmic approach to the problems neatly Provides precise and concise text accompanied by clinical photographs serving as a ready reckoner for non-dermatologists

Über den Autor

Professor Surekha Viggeswarpu was instrumental in setting up the Department of Geriatrics in Christian Medical College Vellore. She also expanded this acute care facility to include preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative aspects of dealing with older persons when she headed the department for a four-year period (2017-2021). After completing her postgraduation in General Medicine, she worked in Adelaide, South Australia, where she imbibed various facets of Aged Care. She has over 20 publications to her credit in various journals and has authored chapters in textbooks. She had a long stint as Editor of the Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics and has recently completed her term as the President of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics.
 
Professor Renu George was a tenured faculty at Christian Medical College, Vellore, from 1989- 2019. She was a Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from 2002- 2008 and 2012-2016. Her work experience extends to Adelaide, South Australia, and Brunei. Her special interests include general dermatology and pediatric dermatology. Her interest in pediatric dermatology led her to establish the Pediatric Dermatology service at CMC in 1997 and a fellowship course in 2017. She has 95 publications in national and international journals, authored chapters in dermatology, pediatric and geriatric textbooks, and peer-reviewed articles for national and international journals.