Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text, 8th Edition

Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text by David Gawkrodger and Michael R. Ardern-Jones is a gold-standard, highly visual textbook designed to support the learning needs of medical students, residents, dermatology trainees, specialist nurses, and general practitioners. Renowned for its clarity and clinical relevance, the book presents dermatology in a concise, accessible format that emphasizes pattern recognition, core mechanisms, and practical management. Organized into intuitive two-page learning units and richly illustrated, this eighth edition reflects the latest advances in dermatological science and therapy while maintaining a strong foundation in clinical essentials. It is an indispensable guide for mastering modern dermatology in both study and practice.

Key Features

• Two-page, learning-unit layout for rapid understanding and efficient revision
• Concise, high-yield text tailored to students, trainees, nurses, and primary care physicians
• Over 400 high-quality color photographs and illustrations, including expanded representation of diverse skin tones
• Clear explanations of basic skin biology, molecular mechanisms, and associated sciences underpinning clinical practice
• Coverage of the most common dermatologic conditions encountered in general practice, as well as important emergencies
• Practical guidance on established and emerging treatments, including biologics and novel targeted therapies
• Summary boxes for quick review and exam-focused learning
• Fully revised sections on eczema, psoriasis, and biologic therapies
• New and expanded content on: Gene therapy for rare skin disorders - Dermoscopy
• JAK inhibitors - Autoinflammatory diseases - Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
• Hidradenitis suppurativa - Psychocutaneous disorders - Enhanced eBook version included for flexible, on-the-go learning
• This edition combines visual excellence with clinical precision, making it an essential companion for anyone seeking a strong, modern foundation in dermatology.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2025
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 8th
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443249660
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443249662
• Best Sellers Rank: #1,554,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #62 in Psoriasis
• #261 in Internal Medicine (Books)