From the Publisher:  

     The late Arthur Rook established the Textbook of Dermatology as the most comprehensive work of reference available to the dermatologist and it enjoys instant name recognition. Each subsequent edition has been expanded as the subject has developed and the book remains the ultimate source of clinical information for the trainee and practicing dermatologist alike.

     Rook's Textbook covers all aspects of skin disease from basic science through pathology and epidemiology to clinical practice. It has always been particularly highly regarded for its unparalleled coverage of diagnosis. Two new Editors, Dr Cox and Professor Griffiths, have been brought in to the team from complimentary backgrounds in clinical practice and research.

     The seventh edition contains three completely new chapters on immunodeficiency, AIDS and skin ageing. Many chapters have been completely rewritten from scratch, for example the chapter on molecular biology was thought to be too advanced for the general reader and will be made more introductory. Whilst the book's traditional emphasis on diagnosis has been preserved, there has been an increased coverage of treatment in each of the disease chapters in response to minor criticisms that previous editions have been comparatively weak in this area.

Table of Contents:

VOLUME 1:

Chapter 1.     Introduction and Historical Bibliography

Chapter 2.     Comparative Dermatology

Chapter 3.     Anatomy and Organization of Human Skin

Chapter 4.     Functions of the Skin

Chapter 5.     Diagnosis of Skin Disease

Chapter 6.     Epidemiology of Skin Disease

Chapter 7.     Histopathology of the Skin:  General Principles

Chapter 8.     Molecular Biology

Chapter 9.     Inflammation

Chapter 10.   Clinical Immunology, Allergy and Photoimmunology

Chapter 11.   Wound Healing

Chapter 12.   Genetics and Genodermatoses

Chapter 13.   Prenatal Diagnosis of Genetic Skin Disease

Chapter 14.   The Neonate

Chapter 15.   Naevi and other Developmental Defects

Chapter16.   Pruitus

Chapter 17.   Eczema, Lichenification, Prurigo and Erythroderma

Chapter 18.   Atopic Dermatitis

Chapter 19.   Contact Dermatitis:  Irritant

Chapter 20.   Contact Dermatitis:  Allergic

Chapter 21.   Occupational Dermatoses

Chapter 22.   Mechanical and Thermal Injury

VOLUME 2:

Chapter 23.   Reactions to Cold

Chapter 24.   Cutaneous Photobiology

Chapter 25.   Virus Infections

Chapter 26.   AIDS and the Skin

Chapter 27.   Bacterial Infections

Chapter 28.   Mycobacterial Infections

Chapter 29.   Leprosy

Chapter 30.   The Treponematoses

Chapter 31.   Mycology

Chapter 32.   Parasitic Worms and Protozoa

Chapter 33.   Diseases Caused by Arthropods and Other Noxious Animals

Chapter 34.   Disorders of Keratinization

Chapter 35.   Psoriasis

Chapter 36.   Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Other Epidermal Skin Tumors

Chapter 37.   Tumors of the Skin Appendages

Chapter 38.   Disorders of the Cutaneous Melanocyte

Chapter 39.   Disorders of Skin Color

Chapter 40.   Genetic Blistering Diseases

Chapter 41.   Immunobullous Diseases

VOLUME 3:

Chapter 42.   Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorders

Chapter 43.   Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands

Chapter 44.   Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis and Similar Dermatoses, Flushing and Flushing Syndromes

Chapter 45.   Disorders of Sweat Glands

Chapter 46.   Disorders of Connective Tissue

Chapter 47.   Urticaria and Mastocytosis

Chapter 48.   Purpura and Microvascular Occlusion

Chapter 49.   Vasculitis and Neutrophilic Vascular Reactions

Chapter 50.   Diseases of the Veins and Arteries:  Leg Ulcers

Chapter 51.   Disorders of Lymphatic Vessels

Chapter 52.   Histiocytoses

Chapter 53.   Soft-Tissue Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions

Chapter 54.   Cutaneous Lymphomas and Lymphocytic Infiltrates

Chapter 55.   Subcutaneous Fat

Chapter 56.   The Connective Tissue Diseases

Chapter 57.   Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders

Chapter 58.   Sarcoidosis

Chapter 59.   Systemic Disease and the Skin

Chapter 60.   The Skin and the Nervous System

VOLUME 4:

Chapter 61.   Psychocutaneous Disorders

Chapter 62.   Disorders of the Nails

Chapter 63.   Disorders of the Hair

Chapter 64.   The Skin and the Eyes

Chapter 65.   The External Ear

Chapter 66.   The Oral Cavity and Lips

Chapter 67.   The Breast

Chapter 68.   The Genital, Perianal, and Umbilical Regions

Chapter 69.   Racial Influences on Skin Diseases

Chapter 70.   The Ages of Man and their Dermatoses

Chapter 71.   General Aspects of Treatment

Chapter 72.   Systemic Therapy

Chapter 73.   Drug Reactions

Chapter 74.   Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Chapter 75.   Topical Therapy

Chapter 76.   Radiotherapy and Reactions to Ionizing Radiation

Chapter 77.   Physical and Laser Therapies

Chapter 78.   Dermatological Surgery