Dermatology

The skin is composed of three layers of differentiated tissues. The most external layer is the epidermis, followed by the dermis and the hypodermis...

Sun protection practices play a prominent role in dermatology in terms of photoaging, photocarcinogensis, and photodermatoses. This book begins by ...

Skin aging is the result of two distinct, biological processes which may occur concurrently: extrinsic and intrinsic aging. The first chapter of th...

This must-have clinical reference, by Drs. Amy S. Paller and Anthony J. Mancini, provides practical, authoritative guidance for identification and ...

Clear skin is possible at any age by simply following this anti-inflammatory diet. Difficult skin conditions are all too common. Acne is one of the...

Contact dermatitis is a non-infectious inflammatory skin disease caused by an offending substance localized at the site of contact. The prevalence ...

The second edition of this book has been fully revised to provide the latest advances in the management of scars caused by acne. Beginning with an...

This book presents current research in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. Topics discussed include furocoumarins used in radiation t...

This book is the second volume in the Study of Clinical Cosmetology series, providing an in depth study of the skin and an understanding of patient...

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease of unknown cause, rarely observed in young individuals primarily affecting women betw...

A foot ulcer is an open sore on the foot. A foot ulcer can be a shallow red crater that involves only the surface skin or can also be very deep. It...

Psoriasis is a common, non-infectious, chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by distinctive erythematous plaques that multiply and scale ...

Skin, which is in continuous evolution throughout our lifetime, suffers changes with age and may develop malignancies. The part of the skin most in...

Dermatology Essentials, edited by world authorities Drs. Jean L. Bolognia, Julie V. Schaffer, Karynne O. Duncan, and Christine J. Ko, provides the ...

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common cause of reversible hair loss afflicting approximately 1-2% of the general population. It commonly presents itself...

Skin anatomy refers to the structure of the skin, which consists of two principal parts: the outer, thinner portion which is called the epidermis a...