Dermatology category: 705 books

This issue covers the scope of dermatopathology, with articles including Advances in Molecular Diagnostics, Melanoma Staging, IHC in Dermatopathology, and New Directions in the field. The issue is rounded out with coverage of Dermatopathology Eduction and Dermatopathology and the Law.

Filaggrin gene mutations are common in Europeans and their descendants, as well as in Asians, reaching a prevalence of up to 10%. Filaggrin proteins are crucial for skin homeostasis as their metabolites maintain skin hydration, keep the skin pH low, and provide protection against solar radiation....

Light-based therapies have been a major component of dermatologic practice. Historically, these treatment modalities have been mainly tailored to the treatment of patients with light skin. Principles governing use of light therapies in skin of color are less defined. However, there is a tremendous...

Skin Cancer: A Practical Approach presents a comprehensive and up to date overview on skin cancer. With an emphasis on practical aspects that will set the basis for guidelines of treatment, the volume presents different diagnostic tools to help physicians obtain the proper diagnosis. Written...

This is the first and only book on the diagnosis and treatment of cicatricial alopecia, written by leading experts in the field. This highly illustrated and practical text helps residents and practicing dermatologists to accurately diagnose and treat the scarring alopecias.

“Aged? But he does not appear aged, just look, his hair has remained young!” Marcel Proust, In Search of Lost Time (1913–27) The appearance of hair plays an important role in peoples’ overall physical appe- ance and self-perception. With today’s increasing life-expectation, the desire to...

Folliculitis is a bacterial hair follicle inflammation The most common cause is Staphylococcal infection It affects the root of the skin hair follicle. It makes the skin red and irregular People of all ages are affected by this condition It is more common in diabetes and people with low immune...

Leukoplakia is a medical disorder that produces white patch on the tongue, in the mouth, or on the inside of the cheek and vulva that occur in response to long-term irritation.This is a white patch attached to mucosa of the mouth or tongue that cannot be removed by rubbing.It is normally a diagnosis...

Psoriasis is a medical disorder of the skin that normally consists of red patches covered by silvery-white scales particularly around the elbows, knees, trunk, and scalp.Psoriasis is a skin disease that produces scaling and inflammation (pain, swelling, heat, redness).Skin cells normally grow deep...

Fully updated throughout, the second edition of the Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy provides practical guidance on the use of Botox in a wide variety of disorders. New chapters have been added on the use of botulinum toxin in wound healing, in focal hand dystonia and in thoracic outlet syndrome,...

Fully updated to meet the demands of the 21st-century surgeon, Craniofacial, Head and Neck Surgery and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Volume 3 of Plastic Surgery, 3rd Edition, provides you with the most current knowledge and techniques across your entire field, allowing you to offer every patient the...

This book describes Pompholyx (Dyshidrotic Eczema), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPompholyx (Dyshidrotic eczema) is a disorder in which small blisters form on the hands and feet.Pompholyx derives from the Greek word for bubble.Small, very itchy blisters on the palms and along the sides...

In this latest book in the 'By Appointment Only' series, Jan de Vries deals with the ever increasing problems of skin diseases. Drawing on over 35 years' experience, he writes about causes, effects and ways of alleviating irritating and sometimes disfiguring problems. In Skin Diseases Jan de Vries...

Seborrheic dermatitis is a medical inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and body.Normally, seborrheic dermatitis begins with a flaky, itchy, scaly, and red skin.It especially involves the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin.In older children and adults, seborrheic dermatitis normally...