Dermatology and Dermatological Therapy of Pigmented Skins
Rebat Halder Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA Dimensions:
x mm
Illustrations:
255 colour and b+w
It has been estimated that within 30 years the majority of persons living in the United States will be non-Caucasian. Already health care is being aimed toward diseases in these groups. This unique, comprehensive book has coverage that goes beyond the typical ethnic dermatology book that covers black skin and includes Asians, Hispanics, native Americans and Slavs. The author's approach is to present dermatological disease in ethnic skin by following four general categories: common
Contents:
Part I: Normal Structure and Function of Ethnic Skin and Hair. Manifestations of Common Diseases in Ethnic Skin. Neonatal and Pediatric Diseases. Hair and Scalp Disorders. Infections and Infestations. Pigmentary Disorders. Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease. Skin Tumors and Skin Cancer. Photoaging. Dermatologic Therapy. Dermatosurgery. Laser Therapy. Part II: Dermatologic Disease in Asians. Dermatologic Disease in Blacks. Dermatologic Disease in Hispanics/Latinos. Disease