Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) ISSN: 0378-6323 EISSN: 0973-3922 Vol. 77, Num. 4, 2011, pp. 538-538

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Vol. 77, No. 4, July-August, 2011, pp. 538

Book Review

Illustrated Textbook of Clinical Pediatric Dermatology - U. S. Agarwal and S. R. Shukla

Sanjeev Handa

Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh - 160 012, India

Correspondence Address: Sanjeev Handa Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, PGIMER, Chandigarh - 160 012 India handa_sanjeev@yahoo.com

Code Number: dv11160

Publisher: Peepee Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd., Delhi, 1 ^st edition, 2011

Pages: 344; Price: INR 800

Dr. U. S. Agarwal and Dr. S. R. Shukla have met with their objective of a simple and illustrated book on common dermatologic problems encountered in children. The authors have succeeded in presenting their material in the form of easily readable headings and subheadings. The boxed key points add to the usefulness of this book for undergraduates, general practitioners, internists and postgraduates interested in taking a quick look at a topic without being bothered by an in-depth review.

The extensive use of photographs has added value to the text. The occasional spelling mistake and average quality of some of the photographs is something I am sure the authors will take care of in the next edition.

I was especially impressed by the authors′ incorporation of the chapters on care of the skin in infants, dermatologic drug therapy and dermatological emergencies in newborns.

In conclusion, the authors have been able to bring out a cohesive and easily readable text on pediatric dermatology illustrated with several photographs.

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