The skin is often the first organ to show that a serious disease exists in the body. From dog bites that would not heal to the fingernails' reaction to lethargy and the effect of a vegan diet, 50 Cases in Dermatological Medicine reminds the reader of the astonishing signals the human body sends when health is threatened.

The skin is often the first organ to show that a serious disease exists in the body. Too often, clues from the skin are missed or neglected when examining a patient. From dog bites that don't heal to the dermatological effects of a vegan diet, 50 Cases in Dermatological Medicine demonstrates the astonishing variety of cutaneous responses that occur in a range of underlying pathologies. This fascinating treatise presents fifty cases from King's College Hospital that show the important relationship between dermatology and other medical disciplines.