Dermatology

Dermoscopy is a noninvasive skin imaging technique that uses optical magnification and either liquid immersion or cross-polarized lighting to make subsurface structures more easily visible when compared to conventional clinical images. It allows for the...

Can you Imagine this?Do you remember the last time, if you ever had a minor burn, you watched as a small part of your skin peeled off? Picture what it would be like if your whole skin peeled off. How would you feel about yourself?Stories about the skin...

Alterations in the amount of subcutaneous fat lead to significant changes in appearance, whether from excess (as seen in bodily obesity) or in loss of fat (as seen in facial lipodystrophy associated with the aging process). This book incorporates the...

Novel drug delivery technologies strive to bypass challenging biological layers to elicit desired pharmacological activity. The skin, one of our key defensive barriers, allows certain topically applied substances and toxins to pass. The dermatokinetics...

Based on hospital clinical trials examining the use of signal and image processing techniques, Surface Imaging for Biomedical Applications bridges the gap between engineers and clinicians. This text offers a thorough analysis of biomedical surface...

An authoritative overview of contemporary approaches to integrative skin health The popularity of integrative medical treatment of skin disorders has increased significantly in recent years--requiring practicing clinicians to keep pace with...

Monographs in Contact Allergy, Volume 1: Non-Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetics (Part 1 and Part 2) is the first 2-part volume in an exciting series on contact allergy.It presents over 500 natural or synthetic chemicals and compounds which have caused...

Teledermatology allows a dermatologist to diagnose a wide range of conditions via the communications industry, thus allowing a specialist to review a patient's condition from miles away while minimizing time and travel. This book focuses on the practical...

A comprehensive, practical resource on reconstructive techniques after Mohs surgery Since the 1980s, dermatologists have increasingly assumed the reins of surgical reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery of the head and neck, as well as delicate...

A comprehensive, practical resource on state-of-the-art cosmetic dermatology procedures Volume II of Procedural Dermatology: Postresidency and Fellowship Compendium, edited by esteemed dermatologists Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae and David H. Ciocon, provides a...

This book offers useful insight into the new dermatologic surgical applications of radiofrequency, besides elaborating the basic applications of the same exhaustively. This book will also provide invaluable practical inputs for the skillful management of...

Dermatology is a visual discipline where observation to detail is key to accurate diagnosis, especially in children. This book for clinicians provides a clear and easy guide to identify skin diseases in children with coloured skin. It discusses more than...

This book comprehensively covers the chemical and physical properties and manufacturing and handling procedures of glycerine and the use of this material in cosmetic and personal care products and in other industrial areas such as testing laboratories...

In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Stan N. Tolkachjov brings his considerable expertise to Cutaneous Oncology Update. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as T-cell lymphomas; B-cell lymphomas; Mohs micrographic surgery;...

In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor and Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Susan C. Taylor brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity,...

The rise in popularity of dermoscopy has meant that more and more practitioners need a ready reference to consult in a clinical setting where larger atlases are less practical. The Handbook of Dermoscopy features a wealth of photographs, checklists, and...

In this book the author describes the discoveries in his laboratory that led to therapy with cultured cells. The first cultured cell type used for therapy was the keratinocyte of the epidermis, for the treatment of burns. Subsequent developments led to...

This book is divided into various sections starting from basic trichology to surgical trichology. The articles are selected on the basis of merit and usefulness to both researchers and practicing clinical dermatologists. It includes 118 articles, scanned...

Practitioners of aesthetic medicine and surgery already have a series of textbooks instructing on how to treat the standard patient. Unfortunately, they also have patients who do not conform to the average-those who are of a different age, or sex,...

Written by a leading dermatologist, The Blue Man and Other Stories of the Skin provides a compelling and accessible introduction to the life of our largest organ, while also recounting the author's experiences with memorable patients he has treated who...

Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to this commonly performed cosmetic procedure, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Botulinum Toxin, 5th Edition, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your...

Tropical diseases are not merely a group of nosologic diseases indigenous to the intertropical zone. Many are diseases of poor public health originating from poverty, ignorance, and population upheaval. Tropical dermatoses represent a public health...

Expert guidance on minimizing and managing risks for a wide array of facial procedures The demand for minimally invasive facial procedures has increased exponentially over the past 20 years. In fact, an AAFPRS survey estimated that 80% of cosmetic...

The topic of skin aging is of growing importance to all working in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetic medicine. Two internationally well-known and leading experts in the field present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on all...

Proving again that a picture is worth a thousand words, Atlas of Women's Dermatology: From Infancy to Maturity is an encyclopedia in pictorial format. The book illustrates diseases and conditions that demonstrate the very different morphology between the...

Contains over 500 detailed photographs, drawings and tables that illustrate and clarify operative techniques in step-by-step detail!This detailed reference supplies the latest and most comprehensive information available on new and innovative methods and...

This book is the definitive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of various blistering skin diseases. It offers the reader a succinct clinical description for quick recognition of different types of blistering diseases and their relative urgency. It also...

Diseases of the nail represent a surprisingly large section of most dermatologists' practice - and can present difficult, sometimes intractable, clinical problems. Co-authored by one of the world's foremost authorities in the field, An Atlas of Diseases...

This new text from the Great Ormond Street Hospital team is a practical guide to the current multidisciplinary clinical management of paediatric vascular anomalies. Aiming to share their valuable expertise, this book offers a much-needed clinical...

Over-two thirds of the U.S. population is allergic to poison oak, poison ivy, or a related plant. These and many other common plants in our homes, fields, and gardens are irritants that cause misery to many. But surprisingly, there has never been a...

Part of the practical and dynamic Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Chemical Peels, 3rd Edition, brings you up to speed with today's best uses of traditional and new acids for skin rejuvenation. This well-organized, superbly illustrated text...

Exploring the disorders and diseases of the foot from a dermatological point of view, this provides an exceptional study of skin care in this anatomy. With an emphasis on signs and symptoms, the atlas presents all aspects of skin and foot therapeutics in...

Histamine is an important mediator of allergic diseases, but knowledge of histamine as a cause of numerous non-allergic symptoms and signs is limited. This book offers wide-ranging coverage of histamine intolerance. There is extensive background...

The most accessible, concise guide to dermatology-updated with new images and new chapters!This authoritative, evidence-based guide provides the information and insight you need to accurately assess and treat the most common skin disorders. Updated with...

This volume is the first of its kind to emphasize the visual approach in the diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates. Written and designed in an accessible yet highly detailed format by an expert in the field, this book bridges the knowledge gaps so...

Decision Making in Aesthetic PracticeThe Right Procedures for the Right PatientsEdited byVincent Wong, BSc, MBChB, Vindoc Aesthetics, London, UKHealthcare professionals in Aesthetic Practice are often faced with a presenting complaint that may seem...

This title introduces readers to the use of lasers in dermatology/aesthetic practice and focuses on the fundamentals of lasers and light-based devices and their clinical application. Each chapter addresses the use of lasers in the treatment of a variety...

General practioners are often the first stop for patients with hair and scalp problems. However, most GPs have little if any knowledge and training in this field. This small pocket book is a clear, well-written text for quick reference, with a guide to...

An accessible and practical review of cosmetics and OTC drug-cosmetic products In the newly revised second edition of Introduction to Cosmetic Formulation and Technology, veteran educator and researcher Dr. Gabriella Baki delivers a comprehensive...

Scleroderma,a chronic autoimmune condition that causes hardening, thickening, or tightening of the skin and attacks the heart, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract,is extraordinarily difficult to diagnose and can take a huge toll on the...