TO THE ENGLISH EDITION Ionizing radiation has played an important role in the treatment of skin diseases for many decades. With strict adherence to modern standards of radiation protection, radiotherapy is a safe and effective method that benefits many patients who cannot be treated adequately by other means. Although indications for dermatologic radiotherapy have decreased significantly due to advances in other therapeutic modalities, many dermatologists feel strongly that ionizing radiation is an integral part of dermatologic therapy that should not be relinquished to other specialties because of the highly specialized anatomic, pathologic, and technologic knowledge required. A recent survey of the National Program for Dermatology showed that 44% of 2,444 responding dermatologists use radiotherapy regularly for various skin conditions, particularly in the treatment of cutaneous carcinomas. Significantly, the American Board of Dermatology has decided to continue its requirement of special knowledge in dermatologic radiation therapy for board certification. Because I have taught this dermatologic subspecialty at various levels, both in Europe and in the United States, I readily agreed to accept Pro fessor Braun-Falco's invitation to cooperate with him and Dr. Lukacs in the preparation of the English edition of this new guide. The text deals mostly with modern concepts of dermatologic radiotherapy and empha sizes practical aspects of treatment. Although it is written as an introduc tion for young dermatologists, it may also be useful to experienced clinicians who want to keep up with recent developments in this field."

Under My Skin presents a practicing dermatologist's sensitive and humorous reflections on medical practice, health care, bureaucrats, and the very different ways doctors and their patients look at health and disease. Besides being informative, author (and dermatologist) Dr. Alan Rockoff offers in Under My Skin a witty take on skin medicine, a field some people think is as superficial as the organ it works with. Rockoff begs to differ, and sets a delightful tone to describe both the gratifying and annoying moments that come with daily practice. Rockoff also tells tales both droll and touching of people who have shared with him not just their skin problems but their personal lives, quiet hopes, and deepest fears. With 30 years of medical practice under his belt, Rockoff combines wit, candor, and empathy to present a unique perspective on the ins and outs of dermatology and the patients who make practicing it worthwhile. Whether you've been a health professional or ever consulted one - or if you've worked in most any profession - you will relate to Rockoff's tales of workplace joys and follies. From embarrassing doctor's office situations to tips on using an assortment of medications, this highly enjoyable read is bound to get under any reader's skin.

This book presents current research in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. Topics discussed include furocoumarins used in radiation therapy to treat psoriasis; comorbidities of psoriasis and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease; pharmacological management of psoriasis; nitric oxide syntases and its physiological functions in healthy skin and the vegetarian diet in relation to psoriasis.

Das "Bildlexikon der Dermatologie" hat sich als kurzes, praktisches Nachschlagewerk bewahrt.
-> "Klar und ubersichtlich strukturiert," ermoglicht Ihnen das Lexikon den schnellen Zugriff auf die Informationen zu allen Krankheiten der Haut und der Geschlechtsorgane.
-> "Querverweise" bieten Ihnen zusatzliche Unterstutzung bei differentialdiagnostischen Uberlegungen.
-> "Zahlreiche neue Farbabbildungen" erganzen die zweite Auflage.
Aus den Rezensionen der ersten Auflage:
"Ein in der Dermatologie wohl einmaliges Nachschlagewerk." (Dermatologische Monatsschrift)
"Dieses Lexikon entspricht allen Anforderungen in vollem Masse. Hervorragende Farbabbildungen veranschaulichen die Krankheitsbilder." (Medizin literatur aktuell)
"Eine nutzliche und rasche Orientierungshilfe bei dermatologischen Problemen." (Arztliche Praxis)
"Als bebildertes Lexikon bietet das Buch eine Fulle von Informationen und zusatzlich viele Tabellen...Eine lohnende Anschaffung fur alle, denen es um eine schnelle Information geht." (Deutsches Arzteblatt)
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Psoriasis is a common, inflammatory, multisystemic skin disease characterised by hyperproliferation and abnormal differentiation of epidermis. There is a wide variety of therapeutic options to treat psoriasis including topical, phototherapy, systemic and biological therapies. During the past decade, many pathological models have been developed to better understand psoriasis. Among them, in-vitro models offer an interesting alternative to animal models. The development of these models represents a key component in the fight against psoriasis. This book presents the characteristics of this pathology, the suggested causes, the treatments and the current state of research on pathological models to better understand mechanisms of psoriasis.

Topics include: Skin histology, physiology, and pathology, aging; Laser wavelength interface with the skin; Photography for skin's surface; CO2 ablative lasers; YSGG ablative lasers; Erbium ablative lasers; Photodynamic therapy; Treatment of Acne Scarring; Treatment of Skin Texture and Fine Line Etching; Cutaneous facial vascular lesions; Treatment of hyperpigmentation; Treatment of facial hair and body hair; RadioFreqency: Ellman; RadioFrequency: Thermage; Infrared (Titan); SmartLifting; Lasers in Latino skin; Lasers in Black skin; Lasers in Asian skin; Complications in the use of laser skin technologies.

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

The Understanding Skin chart presents an eye-opening journey inside the body's largest organ. The chart shows the structure of the skin from the outer layer down to the underlying tissues. Heavy cover stock with protective varnish for durability.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive guide to adapting cosmetic procedures to skin of color A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "This book is informative about treating patients with darker skin and I would recommend it to any dermatologist who sees these patients. The authors' presentations are unbiased and their conclusions are clear. I know I will reread many of the chapters when I see patients with skin types 4-6. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color expertly explains how patient assessment, surgical intervention, and medical treatment (including cosmeceuticals) differ for patients with pigmented skin. Presented in full color, the book demonstrates ways to improve efficacy, reduce treatment time, and minimize adverse effects in this special patient population. This book picks up where other books on cosmetic and laser dermatology leave off. Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color is the first resource that focuses on every aspect of care, helping you optimize patient outcomes for virtually every kind of procedure. FEATURES: All the procedural and technological know-how you need to successfully treat patients with more heavily pigmented skin Templated, easy-to-navigate chapters provide detailed overviews of: --Patient assessment --Patient selection --Device/treatment selection --Device use, dose/setting selection --Treatment regimen --Postoperative care --Management of adverse events Full coverage of all procedures for ethnic skin types, including microdermabrasion and superficial peels, dermal rejuvenation, nonablative laser and intensed pulsed light, and liposuction Important reviews of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, the development of hypertrophic scars, and other issues specific to skin of color A separate chapter on cosmeceuticals, which highlights their benefits in day-to-day clinical practice 190 full-color illustrations

Hair loss can have a devastating effect on people's self-esteem. It's a condition that affects approximately 60 percent of women and 85 percent of men at some time in their lives. In The Hair-Loss Cure, author Dr. David H. Kingsley helps you find out why you are losing hair, helps you choose the right treatments, and helps you cope with the psychological and lifestyle problems often caused by losing your hair.

As a hair-loss specialist who successfully battled his own hair loss, Dr. Kingsley reveals his expert insight into the causes and treatments of the condition.

The Hair-Loss Cure answers these questions:

Are your really losing hair or just experiencing normal shedding?
How do you cope with hair loss?
What is causing your hair to fall out or thin?
What treatments are available?
How can you tell if the treatment is working?

Most importantly, Dr. Kingsley shares information about hair-loss treatments that may slow the progression of the condition, stabilize it, or actually re-grow your hair. The Hair-Loss Cure can help you regain the control over your life that hair loss often takes away.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
of the 15th Annual Writer's Digest International Book Awards

This is a simple to read book about different skin problems that affect a majority of the population. Acne, Morgellons Disease, Eczema, Shingles, Hives, Cold Sores, Ringworm, Scabies, Skin Tags, Psoriasis, Rosacea, and the Ehler-Danlos Syndromes are explained. Home treatment options and how to treat the symptoms while the doctors search for the origin and the cure. Learn your triggers and keep that outbreak from happening again.

This is the first textbook linking the two disciplines of dermatology and infectious diseases. As the number of elderly, AIDS, transplant, and cancer surviving patients continues to rapidly increase worldwide, all medical personnel need to be able to rapidly recognize and treat infections. The skin is the most easily accessed and monitored of all organs and is often the first sign of infection. Knowledge of the integument's link to infection is a must for the modern medical nurse, nurse practitioner, medical student, resident, and practitioner. To accomplish these goals, the text features authors from around the world who are considered experts in their various fields of expertise. The book is organized into types of infections, locations in the integument, and specific subpopulations of patients at risk and regional variations of infections.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

A masterful and thorough revision of the only single-source, authoritative reference on cutaneous lymphoproliferative disease. * Classic reference for unsurpassed coverage of lymphocytic infiltrates of the human skin * Covers a broad spectrum of topics ranging from the role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of cutaneous lymphocytic infiltrates to one describing the immunohistochemica nd molecular aspects of lymphoid neoplasia. * Each chapter contains an extensive array of clinical vignettes clearly showing the application of principles and treatment techniques discussed in the chapter * Presents a succinct and logical approach to the diagnosis of most cutaneous lymphocytic infiltrates and discusses the interplay between the immune system in the propagation of lymphocytic infiltrates focusing on the role of iatrogenic and endogenous immune dysregulation. The molecular and cytogenetic basis of lymphoid neoplasia is considered in great detail. * Contains hundreds of full-color, high-quality clinical and histologic photographs, with over 200 new images in the new edition

This comprehensive textbook provides physicians with a practical evidence-based framework to evaluate and manage patients suspected of having overlap disorders involving the integumentary, musculoskeletal and related systems. The book discusses hallmark mucocutaneous features which support, and often specify, diagnosis, and it provides a summary of relevant multisystem examinations, serologic workup, and imaging. Interdisciplinary perspectives on treatment also facilitate a streamlined approach to referral and co-management. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Overlap Disorders in Dermatology & Rheumatology is a must-have resource for dermatologists, rheumatologists, internists, as well as students of medicine and trainees across medical specialties.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

An estimated six million people in the UK, and an estimated 15 million people in the US, suffer from eczema - a skin condition which makes the skin feel dry, hot and itchy. The often unbearable itchiness means it's almost impossible not to scratch, which can introduce infection if the skin then becomes broken, raw and bleeding. Although it is neither contagious nor life-threatening, eczema can be unsightly. As well as the discomfort and practical difficulties, it can cause considerable psychological damage. And, 86 per cent of respondents to a survey by the National Eczema Society said they felt self-conscious about their eczema.This book gives a simple, straightforward explanation of the condition and of the medical, complementary and self-help approaches which can help sufferers to lead a normal or near-normal life. It includes: expert advice from dermatologists; latest research findings; positive case histories of people of all ages; and contact details of helpful organisations.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics is divided into three sections:1) drug actions, 2) drug reactions, and 3) drug interactions. The first section discusses the latest advances in antimicrobial therapy, topical immunomodulator therapy, and treatment for hyperpigmentation. The drug reactions section focuses on guidelines related to drug-induced hepatotoxicity and recognition and management of severe drug eruptions and reactions. Finally, the issue concludes with a detailed summary of drug interactions important in dermatoses.

Over 100 true stories about scleroderma in 5 languages, plus articles by world experts in scleroderma. This book provides top quality medical and support information for people interested in this autoimmune disease. Professional contributors include Prof. Carol Black, Dr. Christopher Denton, Dr. James Seibold, Dr. Maria Trojanowska, Kevin Howell, Dr. Vanessa Malcarne, and Dr. L. Nandini Moorthy.

This book/DVD set is a thoroughly illustrated "how-to" guide to facial fat transfer, a new facial rejuvenation procedure that allows the surgeon to sculpt the face and restore it to its natural beauty. Fat is harvested from fattier areas of the body through a suction technique and injected into the face with a small cannula. The fat transferred becomes incorporated as living tissue and the results are extremely long lasting. The book guides readers through this procedure with easy-to-follow instructions and more than 200 full-color step-by-step illustrations.

Two DVDs accompanying the book contain videos demonstrating the procedure and pitfalls.