Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Human Skin -- Distinctive Features -- The Dermis -- Blood and Lymph Vessels -- The Skin Surface -- The Epidermis -- General Structure -- Major Layers -- Dynamics and Organization -- The Keratin Layer -- Hair -- Sebaceous Glands -- Sweat Glands -- Nails -- Chapter 2 Characteristics of Connective Tissue -- Components of Connective Tissue -- Extracellular Fibres -- Ground Substance -- Cells of Connective Tissue -- Types of Connective Tissue -- Cartilage -- Ligament -- Tendon -- Bone and Periosteum -- Chapter 3 Embryology and Biodynamics of Skin and Connective Tissue -- Embryology and Evolution -- Embryological Tissues -- Biodynamic Properties -- Cutaneous Sense Organs -- Pigmentation -- Immunoregulation and Langerhans Cells -- Chapter 4 Skin Diseases and Injuries -- General Features of Skin Disease -- Erythema -- Skin Injuries -- Skin Wounds and Scars -- Bruises -- Blisters -- Calluses and Corns -- Skin Squeeze -- Frostbite -- Skin Graft -- Chapter 5 Skin Infections and Infestations -- Signs of Infection -- Types of Skin Infections and Infestations -- Abscess -- Blastomycosis -- Erysipelas -- Impetigo and Boils -- Pediculosis -- Pinta -- Ringworm -- Scabies -- Warts -- Chapter 6 Diseases and Disorders of Skin Tissues -- Skin Allergies and Inflammations -- Chilblain -- Dermatitis -- Hives -- Insect Bite and Sting -- Pemphigus -- Psoriasis -- Sunburn -- Localized Skin Conditions -- Abnormalities in Pigmentation -- Skin Blood Vessel Disorders -- Diseases of Hair and Pilosebaceous Follicles -- Acne -- Diseases of Sweat Glands -- Nails Disease -- Chapter 7 Diseases and Disorders of Connective Tissue -- Features of Connective Tissue Disease -- Disorders of Inflammation and Autoimmunity -- Amyloidosis -- Necrotizing Vasculitides.

Polychondritis and Relapsing Polychondritis -- Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Rheumatic Fever -- Scleroderma -- Sjögren Syndrome -- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura -- Other Disorders Involving Connective Tissues -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -- Herniated Disk -- Polychondritis -- Tendinitis -- Chapter 8 Cancers and Hereditary of the Skin and Connective Tissue -- Common Cancers of Skin and Connective Tissue -- Melanoma -- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer -- Cancers of Connective Tissues -- Hereditary Disorders of Skin and Connective Tissue -- Achondroplasia -- Alkaptonuria -- Dupuytren Contracture -- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome -- Homocystinuria -- Marfan Syndrome -- Mucopolysaccharidoses -- Myositis Ossificans -- Osteogenesis Imperfecta -- Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Skin and Connective Tissue -- Skin Disease -- Connective Tisssue Disease -- Index -- Back Cover.