Investigations in Dermatology

by Sanjeev Gupta, Rohit Batra, Sumit Gupta, Saurabh Swaroop Gupta

The aim of this book is to focus on the investigations in dermatology. Investigations in dermatology may be necessary to make a diagnosis or to reassure the patient that there is nothing more sinister underlying their skin manifestation. This book consists of 28 chapters, which include cyto-histopathological examination, Wood’s lamp and patch test, hematology, blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, urine examination, urinary protein, renal function tests, liver function tests, hepatitis markers, lipid profile, thyroid function tests, human immunodeficiency virus, venereal disease research laboratory, semen analysis, C-reactive protein, hormonal investigation, serum ferritin, serum magnesium, and serum zinc. This book will throw light and enlighten the readers with interpretation, usefulness, and limitation of all diagnostic procedures used in dermatology and internal medicine. The book is illustrative with multiple figures and flowcharts and also includes salient features and summary at the end of each chapter. It will not only be of practical importance for dermatologists but will also provide great benefit to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, internists, and family practitioners practicing in India as well as worldwide.

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