Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology

Dr. Buckley is a general practitioner who has developed a special interest and expertise in dermatology and skin surgery. He obtained his basic medical degree from the National University of Ireland (Dublin) in 1982. He joined the Dublin Vocation Training Scheme in General Practice in 1983 and spent the next three years specialising in general practice which included six months in the dermatology department of the Mater Hospital, Dublin. After this he spent six months training at the Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital (Hume Street). In addition, he has extensive experience as a lecturer on dermatology in primary care and is a fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Introduction.- Investigations and treatment.- History taking and examination.- Structure and function of the skin.- Terminology in dermatology.- Acne.- Roaccutane.- Rosacea.- Papulo-pustular rashes on the face.- The red face.- Polycystic ovarian syndrome.- Hidradenitis Suppurativa.- Atopic eczema in children.- Eczema and dermatitis in adults.- Lichen planus.- Urticaria.- Allergic skin disorders.- Psoriasis.- Seborrhoeic dermatitis.- Generalized rashes.- Regional dermatology.- Leg ulcers.- Wound care.- Red leg.- Blistering eruptions.- Bacterial infections.- Fungal and yeast infections of skin, hair and nails.- Viral infections.- Paracetic and protozoal infections.- Warts.- Cryosurgery.- Cryosurgery for warts.- Nurse lead cryosurgery clinic.- Cuteneous surgery.- Local anaesthetics for skin surgery.- Hair loss and excessive hair growth.- Nail problems.- Lesion recognition.- Pigmented lesions.- Non pigmented lesions.- Congenital Nevi (moles) in Newborns and Children.- Skin cancer andpre cancer.- Dermoscopy for the General Practitioner.- Photobiology (the sun and the skin).- Disorders of pigmentation.- Ethnic dermatology (skin of colour).- Pregnancy rashes.- Paediatric dermatology.- Childhood exanthems (rashes with a fever).- Rashes in the elderly.- Genodermatoses ( hereditary skin diseases).- Skin in systemic disease - Skin and the mind.- Hyperhydrosis (excessive  sweating).- Cutaneous vasculitis.- Emergency dermatology.- Pruritis.- Emollients.- Topical steroids.- Topical calcinuera inhibitors.- Pharmacist and skin disease.- Nurse and skin disease.- Patient information leaflets.- Useful websites, courses, bibliography and patient support groups.

"All GPs, general practice nurses and other healthcare professionals ... would benefit from having a copy of this book on their shelf. ... I have read my fair share of dermatology textbooks and this is the best; most comprehensive, practical and GP-focused guide I have come across. Thank you Dr Buckley and Dr Pasquali for sharing your wealth of experience and information. The GPs and GPNs who read it, and their dermatology patients, will be all the better for it." (Karen Enright, Dermatology, Vol. 8 (3), 2022)
"It is a true Magnum Opus - the distillation of a lifetime experience in Dermatology and is written in a gentle, almost conversational style. The detail is pitched right, with little padding and a clear understanding of what can be offered in Primary Care settings. ... David needs to be congratulated on the huge amount of work that has gone into this tome. ... this is a worthy book and a welcome addition to our bookshelves." (PCDS Bulletin, March, 2022)