Cover Image: Acquired generalized lipodystrophy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Pocket Tutor: Dermatology by Craythorne and Daly joins the range of Pocket Tutor titles -a collection of compact, specialty-specific guides aimed at medical students and junior doctors. The text comprises 18 chapters, providing a comprehensive but succinct overview. The first three chapters set the scene with the first principles; there is an easy-to-read introduction to the basics of dermatological examination, and a detailed guide to descriptive terminology, aided by well-selected clinical pictures. The chapters are well thought out, capturing the relevant conditions that are commonly encountered in daily clinical practice. The authors recognize the need for a dedicated chapter on therapeutics, and provide readers with an accessible reference for prescribing topical and systemic therapy. A highlight is the chapter on drug reactions, which steers the reader towards a clear and rational thought process, through a series of tables and practical clinical advice. The concept of 'Diagnostic Pathways' is woven throughout the chapters, illustrated through cleverly constructed flowcharts, which are designed to help the clinician formulate a sensible differential diagnosis. A dedicated chapter for this stands out as a unique feature in this book: Craythorne and Daly make dermatology both accessible and logical. A series of 'Clinical Insight' alerts run throughout the book, making the chapters more accessible than running prose alone. The 'Clinical Scenarios' and high-quality photographs in each chapter help the reader to commit common dermatoses to memory, and enable this to serve as a text that can be read cover to cover.Clinical Dermatology (5th edn.) is a comprehensive yet accessible reference book. Comprising 28 chapters, it encompasses not only common dermatological manifestations in detail, but also less well-recognized conditions. It is clear, easy to read, and supplemented by an impressive array of excellent clinical pictures, diagrams and tables. What makes this text stand out from other reference guides is its practical approach. Beyond providing insight into the diagnostic challenges, the authors provide clear guidance on the appropriate investigations and treatments to instigate, and advice for any commonly encountered complications that may arise. The authors include an excellent formulary of commonly prescribed topical and systemic therapies, as well as their adverse effects and potential drug interactions. New to the 5th edition is a dedicated section on cosmetic dermatology, displaying the authors' intention to provide up-to-date and relevant information to their readers.The two texts succeed in providing clinically relevant information and practical advice. Whilst Pocket Tutor: Dermatology is a portable text which can be used in daily clinical practice, Clinical Dermatology would more suited to use in the context of private study, by virtue of its size and level of detail. Whilst Pocket Tutor: Dermatology, a literally pocket-sized book, divides the text into sections such as Inflammatory Dermatology, Cl...

Acquired Generalized Lipodystrophy Following Immune Thrombocytopenia

“…A review of the literature finds prior reports of patients with acquired generalized lipodystrophy and comorbid diagnoses of autoimmune conditions, including juvenile dermatomyositis, autoimmune hepatitis, Sjögren syndrome, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Graves disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, nonthrombocytopenic purpura, vitiligo, and chronic urticaria. [1][2][3][4][5] Our case is unique in reporting a case of acquired generalized lipodystrophy associated with autoimmune thrombocytopenia, which occurred and resolved with treatment months prior to onset of acquired generalized lipodystrophy manifestations.…”