Principles and Practice of Dermatology

Dermatology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Skin is the largest organ of body and functions as a cover for internal organs. Due to this it is vulnerable to the damaging effects of pollutants, irritants, ultraviolet and infrared rays, pathogens, etc. It plays an important role in regulating the temperature of the body. The diseases treated under this field of medical science are fungal infections, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancer, warts, cold sores, ectopic eczema...