This is the ninth volume in the New Clinical Applications Der- matology
Series. Some important topics that merit discussion are included in this
book. Dr Messenger discusses clinicopathological aspects of the common
disorder, alopecia areata. Dr Mendelsohn gives a straightforward, clear
account of pregnancy eruptions. Dr Graham-Brown gives a comprehensive
yet concise survey of that strange condition, lichen planus. Dr Graham
treats us to a thorough appraisal of the enigmatic juvenile plantar
dermatosis. Mr Walton takes an experienced comprehensive look at
ectoparasites of import- ance to man and the concluding chapter by Dr
Finlay provides a concise, helpful insight into how modern technology
can aid der- matology. JULIAN VERBOV VII ABOUT THE EDITOR Dr Julian
Verbov is Consultant Dermatologist to Liverpool Health Authority and
Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Dermatology at the University of
Liverpool. He is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists,
repre- senting the British Society for Paediatric Dermatology on its
Executive Committee. He is Editor of the Proceedings of the North of
England Dermatological Society. He is a Fellow of the Zoological Society
of London and a member of the Society of Authors. He is a popular
national and international speaker and author of more than 200
publications. His special interests include paediatric dermatology,
inherited disorders, dermatoglyphics, pruritus ani, cutaneous poly-
arteritis nodosa, therapeutics, drug abuse, and medical humour. He
organizes the British Postgraduate Course in Paediatric Dermatology and
is a member of the Editorial Board of Clinical and Experimental
Dermatology.
