Dermatology, Venereology (Second edition, revised and supplemented): textbook

Abstract

The second edition of the textbook (the first edition was released in 2013) was prepared by the staff of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology with the course in Cosmetology of the National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets and leading dermatovenereologists from similar departments of higher education institutions of Ukraine, under the general editorship of Corresponding Member of the NAMS of Ukraine, Professor V.I. Stepanenko. The textbook presents modern views on the etiology and pathogenesis of skin diseases and their appendages, as well as infections transmitted mainly by sexual contact. It includes the clinical picture and course of several dermatoses and infections, primarily transmitted through sexual contact, and presents the latest methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these conditions. The textbook is compiled in accordance with the Law of Ukraine «On Higher Education» (2014), the Higher Education Standard for the specialties «Medicine», «Pediatrics», and «Dentistry», which defi nes the volume of theoretical knowledge, skills, and other competencies required to achieve the learning outcomes, in line with the educational activity concept and educational programs for these specialties based on relevant sectoral standards. The textbook includes compulsory topics based on the thematic plan for lectures and practical sessions. It also includes several other sections of dermatology and venereology, the knowledge of which is essential for diff erential diagnosis of nosological forms of skin pathology. In addition, the textbook features topics from elective courses «Medical Cosmetology» and «Skin Neoplasms». The text includes illustrative material based on clinical observations by the co-authors of the textbook, including staff from the Department of Dermatology and Venereology with the Cosmetology course of the N.M.U. named after O.O. Bohomolets, as well as some exclusive illustrations from the museum of waxworks of this department. The «Medical Cosmetology» section presents illustrative materials from clinical observations by the co-authors from the relevant department at Odessa National Medical University. For students of higher medical education institutions in Ukraine, interns, and practicing doctors.