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Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of the skin. Skin gets its colour from a pigment called melanin. Special cells in the skin make melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect the entire body (MedlinePlus).This book is a comprehensive guide to pigmentary disorders. Beginning with an introduction to the field, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and management of numerous different skin pigmentation disorders including vitiligo, melasma and ochronosis. Pigmentation abnormalities of hair and nails are also included.Key pointsComprehensive guide to pigmentary disorders of the skinCovers diagnosis and management of numerous different conditionsIncludes chapters on pigmentation abnormalities of hair and nailsHighly illustrated with more than 270 clinical photographs and illustrations

This book is a complete guide to dermatologic surgery for clinicians.Divided into 52 sections, the text begins with an overview of surgical instruments, local anaesthesia, sutures, dressings and skin biopsy.The following chapters cover numerous techniques for different dermatologic conditions, from mole surgery, vitiligo, and nail surgery, to Mohs surgery, laser scar revision, fillers, and much more.Each procedure is described with a step by step approach and includes tips and tricks, modifications, potential complications and recent advances.Both common and more complex disorders and techniques are explained in detail.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by more than 1800 clinical and surgical photographs, diagrams and tables.Key pointsComprehensive guide to dermatologic surgeryCovers numerous common and more complex disorders and techniquesTips and tricks, modifications, complications and recent advances highlighted for each topicHighly illustrated with more than 1800 photographs, diagrams and tables

A drug is typically manufactured through chemical synthesis, which means that it is made by combining specific chemical ingredients in an ordered process. Biologics are medicines made from living cells through highly complex manufacturing processes and must be handled and administered under carefully monitored conditions. Biologics are used to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure a variety of diseases including cancer, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. A biosimilar is a biologic that is similar to another biologic drug already that has already been approved.This book is a complete guide to the use of biologics and biosimilars in the treatment of dermatologic disorders.Beginning with an overview of the history and classification of biologics and the concept of biosimilars, the following chapters explain their therapeutic use for different skin conditions.The final sections cover related topics such as cost effectiveness and quality of life with biologic therapy, and the book concludes with discussion on future developments and the use of small molecule treatment.This second edition has been fully updated to provide clinicians with the latest advances in the field.Previous edition (9789352703647) published in 2018.

IADVL Color Atlas of Dermatology is a comprehensive, highly illustrated guide to dermatological disorders, from the most common to rare variants.The book is divided into 47 chapters grouped into nineteen sections, according to the classification of disorders. Sections include keratinisation disorders, bullous disorders, connective tissue disorders, infections and infestations, STDs and HIV, pigmentary disorders, disorders of vascular architecture, and skin tumours.  Other sections include paediatric dermatology, drug reactions, and metabolic and nutritional disorders. The final chapter covers skin and systemic medicine.Enhanced by nearly 1900 full colour images, IADVL Color Atlas of Dermatology is a valuable resource for both dermatologists and dermatology trainees.Key PointsHighly illustrated guide to a wide range of dermatological disorders19 sections covering various disorder types1892 full colour images

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis.This book is a practical, self-assessment guide to the diagnosis of skin disorders by dermoscopy.Beginning with an introduction to the technique, the following sections describe its use for different skin conditions, including pigmentation disorders, infectious diseases, skin tumours, and more. The final sections cover onychoscopy (nails) and trichoscopy (hair and scalp).Each case is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams, and includes a summary of the key features of the topic and dermoscopic clinical pearls.Key PointsPractical, self-assessment guide to diagnosis of skin disorders by dermoscopyCovers numerous different skin conditionsIncludes sections on onychoscopy and trichoscopyHighly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams