Basic and Clinical Dermatology – serie

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 techniques of cutaneous scar revision and removal.Written by more than 40 contributors who address one of the most important problems facing dermatologists and surgeons, Surgical Techniques for Cutaneous Scar Revisionoffers recommendations for the prevention of postoperative complications discusses information on the biomechanical properties of skin advises on planning elective incisions, excisions, and scar revisions describes recent advances such as laminal dermal reticulotomy, scalpel sculptural technique, subcutaneous incisionless technique, and laser treatment gives an overview of scar tissue formation considers problems caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue explores types of wounds and individual peculiarities that influence scarring emphasizes careful study of an unsatisfactory scar and accurate scar analysis stresses scar prevention and minimization by properly managing the initial wound covers the cultural and psychological aspects of skin defects and more!Responding to patient demand for more specialized and comprehensive treatment, Surgical Techniques for Cutaneous Scar Revision is an invaluable reference for dermatologic surgeons; dermatologists; reconstructive, plastic, and cosmetic surgeons; general surgeons; otolaryngologists; ophthalmologists; orthopedic surgeons; family physicians; and medical students in these disciplines.

Addressing one of the most commonly encountered conditions seen by the dermatologist, this source analyzes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, clinical features, and control of acne. With full-color illustrations, this source delves into the available treatment options for difficult cases of acne and scarring and provides expert discussions of management regimens including topical and systemic therapies, laser treatments, and new medications.

Based on extensive clinical, histological, and experimental studies, this guide serves as an authoritative source of information on the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lymphomas-reflecting the state-of-the-art in the field of cutaneous lymphomas-presented in the context of the brand-new WHO/EORTC-consensus-classification.

Offering details on the pharmacology of itch, techniques of itch evaluation, and neurogenic itch, this reference presents new concepts in the neurophysiology and central mechanisms of itch, animal models of itch, and processing of histamine itch in the human cerebral cortex. The text clarifies itch in systemic and skin disease, exploring renal itch, uremic pruritus, lichen amyloidosis and more.

The only text specifically devoted to the subject, this Second Edition serves as a complete and practical guide for office-based surgical treatment of varicose veins-providing numerous illustrations showcasing the anatomy of varicose veins, as well as step-by-step coverage of the ambulatory phlebectomy technique.

Offering broad coverage of the basic, clinical and curative aspects of photomedicine, this reference reflects the expansion of knowledge on the effects of light on normal skin as well as photosensitivity disorders and the use of light in treating various diseases and conditions.

This unique reference provides concise, single-source coverage of the clinical, research, and therapeutic aspects of dermatological problems associated with bacteria, fungi, and viruses.Introduces many novel antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral agents!Highlighting the molecular biology as well as risk - benefit ratios of new diagnostic and treatment modalities, Cutaneous Infection and Therapyevaluates the role of antimicrobial soaps in personal hygiene and research on preoperative skin preparation and infection rates discusses reasons for the reduced risk of infection using occlusive wound dressings explains the epidemiology, presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment of athlete's foot and fungal diseases of the scalp presents new oral antifungals for the treatment of onychomycosis examines the advantages and disadvantages of preparations to treat superficial fungal infections addresses oral candidiasis in HIV infection and the resistance to antifungal therapy in AIDS patients reviews the patterns of candidiasis in children and current approaches to antifungal therapy covers the epidemiology, implications, and management of herpes in pregnant women and newborns and much more!

This up-to-date reference describes how retinoids and carotenoids function in the skin and how they can be utilized to prevent and treat a wide variety of skin diseases, as well as advance biomedical research in relation to cancer treatment and immunology.  Providing an in-depth update on the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and new applications of retinoid therapy, this source also addresses topics outside of dermatology, such as vitamin A nutrition, and the role of antioxidants in aging, metabolic activation, and cellular signaling. With chapters by internationally recognized authorities in specialties ranging from biochemistry and nutrition to molecular biology and clinical science, this source will stand as the only up-to-date source on the topic.

Focusing on the scientific basis of skin moisturization, this expanded Second Edition of Skin Moisturization explores a wide range of topics, from the biological aspects of the skin to the formulation of the active ingredients in skin moisturizers. Ideal for dermatologists, cosmetic scientists, and clinical scientists interested in the treatment of xerotic skin conditions, the text discusses the latest technology and trends in the ever-growing and expanding cosmetic industry.