Genetics for Dermatologists: The Molecular Genetic Basis of Dermatological Disorders

One of a series of monographs intended to bring specialists up to date in molecular genetics in specific ways relevant to the given specialty. Following general information about genetics, Bale (clinical director, GeneDx Inc.) discusses topics of interest to dermatologists including disorders of cornification, genodermatoses with malignant potential, bullous and pigmentary disorders, disorders of epidermal appendages and of the dermis, and other hereditary disorders with skin manifestations. Lacks an index. Contains color illustrations. Distributed by Harwood Academic Publishers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)