CONTENTS - IN FAVOUR OF COSMETICS - THE SKIN - 1. THE SKIN - 2. ALLERGY AND DERMATITIS - 3. DIET AND SKIN HEALTH - 4. SKIN PENETRATION AND SKIN NUTRITION - THE CARE OF THE FACE - 5. COLD AND CLEANSING CREAMS, CLEANSING MILKS AND LOTIONS - 6. ACID CREAMS, MILKS AND LOTIONS - 7. ASTRINGENT ("PORE") LOTIONS AND SKIN "TONICS" - 8. FACE PACKS AND MASKS - 9. VANISHING, POWDER AND ALL-PURPOSE CREAMS; FOUNDATION CREAMS AND FOUNDATION MAKE-UP PREPARATIONS - 10. SKIN FOODS, LUBRICATING AND SKIN CONDITIONING CREAMS - 11. FACE POWDERS, COMPACT POWDERS AND CAKE MAKE-UP - 12. MAKE-UP PREPARATIONS - 13. SUNBURN AND SUN-TAN PREPARATIONS - 14. ACNE PREPARATIONS - 15. THE APPLICATION OF COSMETICS - THE CARE OF THE MOUTH - 16. THE TOOTH AND PATHOLOGICAL DENTAL CONDITIONS - 17. TOOTH PASTES AND TOOTH POWDERS, DENTURE CLEANSERS - 18. MOUTHWASHES - THE CARE OF THE EYES - 19. EYE LOTIONS - THE CARE OF THE HAIR - 20. THE HAIR - 21. HAIR TONICS AND LOTIONS - 22. HAIR SHAMPOOS, RINSES AND CONDITIONERS - 23* PERMANENT WAVING - 24* HAIR-SETTING LOTIONS AND LACQUERS - 25* HAIR BRILLIANTINES, CREAMS AND FIXATIVES - 26. HAIR DYES - THE CARE OF THE BODY - 27. THE PROCESSING OF TOILET SOAP - 28. BATH PREPARATIONS - 29* SHAVING PREPARATIONS - 30. ANTIPERSPIRANTS AND DEODORANTS - 31. DEPILATORIES - 32. COSMETIC STOCKINGS - 33. FOOT PREPARATIONS - 34. INSECT REPELLENT AND INSECT BITE PREPARATIONS - 35. BABY PREPARATIONS - THE CARE OF THE HANDS - 36. THE NAILS - 37* MANICURE PREPARATIONS - 38. HAND CREAMS AND LOTIONS - 39* PROTECTIVE CREAMS AND HAND CLEANSERS - COSMETIC FACTS AND FALLACIES - 40. COSMETIC FACTS AND FALLACIES - GENERAL ASPECTS OF COSMETIC FORMULATION - 41. EMULSIONS AND TRANSPARENT DISPERSIONS - 42. ANTISEPTICS AND PRESERVATIVES - 43. ANTIOXIDANTS - 44. HUMECTANTS - 45. "MODUS OPERANDI " - APPENDICES - INDEX -

Leading researchers and clinicians join forces to explain how malignant melanoma develops from its benign precursor cell type. The authors focus on the molecular mechanisms involved in melanogenesis, in the malignant transformation of melanocytes, and in the further progression of primary melanomas into invasive and metastatic melanomas. They also review recent advances in our understanding of the basic biology of melanocytes and the development, migration, and differentiation of melanoblasts into melanocytes. The book provides an up-to-date understanding of the progressive mechanisms of oncological development in malignant melanoma, a likely model of malignant progress for other types of cancer, and the ongoing development of novel therapeutics.

This book discusses recent advances in theoretical-computational studies on the biosynthesis of melanin pigment (melanogenesis). These advances are being driven by the development of high-performance computers, new experimental findings, and extensive work on medical applications involving the control of pigmentation and the treatment of challenging dermatological diseases. Understanding the elementary processes involved in chemical reactions at the atomic scale is important in biochemical reaction design for effective control of the pigmentary system. Accordingly, the book focuses on the elementary steps involved in melanogenesis, which crucially affect the composition of the resulting melanin pigment by means of competitive reactions. The book also addresses reactions analogous to melanogenesis, with a focus on o-quinone reactions, which are especially important for understanding melanogenesis-associated cytotoxicity.

Behcet s Syndrome has seen great strides over the last two decades in the availability of new treatments and the understanding of underlying pathogenesis. Only 30 years ago the majority of particularly young men with Behcet s lost total eye sight, now only a minority do. This book covers the most recent developments in the basic and clinical aspects of Behcet s Syndrome. International authorities have collaborated to offer their diverse expert knowledge on the multiple affected organs and systems, including the skin, the eye, the brain, the lungs and not the least the gastrointestinal and the locomotor systems. A special chapter is devoted to juvenile disease. The definitive resource on Behcet s Syndrome, this book is well suited for rheumatologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, and health professionals caring for Behcet s patients."

Biometrics in dermatology is an essential tool where data evaluation results in valid interpretations. This book will be the first in this area. One part of the book will describe principal aspects of dermatological research focussing on practical advice. A special part will cover applied biometrics to provide the clinician and researcher with state-of-the-art guidelines to assess the severity of common skin diseases. An additional aspect that will be of interest to pharmacologists addresses pharmacologic assays.

Cell Biology: Gammadelta T Lymphocytes in Mice and Man: A Review; J. Borst, et al. Ontogeny: Features and Functions of Epidermal T Lymphocytes; G. Stingl, et al. Lymphocyte Homing: Cytokine Neuropeptide Interactions in the Skin; T.A. Luger, et al. Effect of UV Light on Cytokine Production by Epidermal Cells; T. Schwarz, et al. Viruses: A New Retrovirus from Cutaneous Tcell Lymphoma; V. Manzari, et al. Survey of Cutaneous Tcell Lymphomas for Human Tlymphotropic Virus Infection; M. D'Incan, et al. Histology: Inflammatory Precursors of Mycosis Fungoides; W.C. Lambert. The Histological Spectrum of Cutaneous Tcell Lymphoma; N. Smith. Genotyping: BCL2 Gene Rearrangement and Protein Expression in Primary Cutaneous Bcell Lymphomas; F. Pezzella, et al. Immunomodulation and Tumor Progression. 35 additional articles. Index.

Skin and Systemic Disease: A Clinician's Guide acts as an essential clinical guide for health care providers during patient care. The opening chapter is based on skin findings that have numerous systemic associations, such as flushing or pruritus, providing clinicians with quick access to key information and illustrations pertaining to particular conditions. Subsequent chapters focus on more defined skin disorders that are routinely associated with systemic disease, such as dermatomyositis. Information on each disorder's etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and systemic manifestations is presented in every chapter, where appropriate, along with guidance on evaluation and management of the disorder. This book is an invaluable resource for health care providers trying to diagnose and treat patients presenting with skin symptoms that may indicate systemic disease.

"Nanotechnology in Dermatology" is the first book of its kind to address all of the important and rapidly growing aspects of nanotechnology as it relates to dermatology. In the last few years there has been an explosion in research and development for products and devices related to nanotechnology, including numerous applications for consumers, physicians, patients, and industry. Applications are underway in medicine and dermatology for the early detection, diagnosis, and targeted therapy of disease, and nanodesigned materials and devices are expected to be faster, smaller, more powerful, more efficient, and more versatile than their traditional counterparts.

Written by experts working in this exciting field, "Nanotechnology in Dermatology" specifically addresses nanotechnology in consumer skin care products, in the diagnosis of skin disease, in the treatment of skin disease, and the overall safety of nanotechnology. The book also discusses future trends of this ever-growing and changing field, providing dermatologists, pharmaceutical companies, and consumer cosmetics companies with a clear understanding of the advantages and challenges of nanotechnology today."

Translation of: Holzarten mit gesundheitsscheadigenden Inhaltsstoffen.

Inflammatory Dermatopathology: A Pathologist's Survival Guide provides expert guidance for the reader to develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of inflammatory disorders of the skin. It covers the most common and clinically important inflammatory disorders of the skin through an image-rich easy to read format. Each section includes a Practical Tips section to help navigate the differential diagnosis. To enhance readability, microscopic features are listed as bullet points. Examples of diagnostic comments that practicing pathologists can utilize in their own reports are also provided. Providing a global understanding of inflammatory dermatoses in a quick and efficient manner, Inflammatory Dermatopathology: A Pathologist's Survival Guide will both guide the reader in how to approach inflammatory dermatoses, as well as provide a tool that will help with the writing of surgical pathology reports

It is estimated that around 15% of the population suffer from atopic dermatitis or eczematous disorders at some point in their lifetime, causing a significant percentage of visits to dermatologists, primary care physicians, and allergists. Despite much current research interest, the pathophysiology of these disorders and their optimum treatment remain uncertain. In Atopic Dermatitis & Eczematous Disorders, the authors discuss all clinical aspects and treatment of atopic dermatitis and other eczema variants, including: Seborrheic dermatitis Nummular eczema Stasis dermatitis Exfoliative erythroderma HIV-related dermatoses Ichthyosis vulgaris Hand dermatitis Immunodeficiency disorders The book also discusses complications such as secondary infection and ophthalmic disease, as well as legal aspects. It contains almost 300 high-quality color clinical images, making it an invaluable visual reference for dermatologists in practice and training, candidates for post-registration qualifications, primary care practitioners, medical students, and allergists.

Leading basic and clinical investigators from around the world summarize the most recent research on the molecular and cellular origins of lupus. Their cutting-edge articles review the mechanisms underlying abnormal immunity and introduce the powerful new concept that a disorder of multiple genes underlies the abnormal immune response, leading directly to the development of lupus. This pathophysiology is shown to involve a wide variety of cell types, including T cells, B cells, natural killer cells, macrophages/monocytes, and endothelial cells. Over time, the resulting long-term inflammation causes irreversible cell destruction and, ultimately, organ failure. Lupus: Molecular and Cellular Pathogenesis is a masterful new synthesis of all the new knowledge emerging today about lupus. Its new perspectives will sharpen the focus of research and ultimately lead to better and more effective treatment.

Clinical Dermatology Trials 101 provides dermatologists with a handbook that allows them to become familiar with all aspects of clinical trials. Everything from obtaining the necessary tools and equipment, complying with local, federal, and international guidelines and regulations, and hiring and training staff for the safe and up-to-date conduct of dermatology clinical trials is covered. Written by leading experts in the field, Clinical Dermatology Trials 101 is the only clinical trial how-to available for dermatologists. With skin disease affecting nearly seventy percent of the population over a lifetime, and the rate of development of new drugs and devices for dermatologic use increasing at an exponential rate, there is a tremendous need for training and developing dermatology clinical research facilities to expedite the translation of basic and applied research, from bench to bedside. This is useful for practicing dermatologists, academic dermatologists, dermatology residents, clinical research fellows, dermatology fellows, research scientists, industry dermatologists, and medical students.

Bruce R. Smoller, md, concisely reviews for practitioners and students alike the science of immunopathology, its many basic laboratory tools, and their multiple diagnostic uses in actual clinical case studies. The author presents in an easily digestible form a dictionary of antibody probes, summarizing for each antibody the targeted antigen and its cellular function, its diagnostic utility, and, when available, its sensitivities and specificities for identifying various neoplasms. Real clinical cases from the author's practice demonstrate the benefits of immunopathology.

This volume provides an up-to-date account of the achievements pertaining to the application of capsaicin and capsaicin-like molecules in the therapy of various human ailments such as pain, non-allergic rhinitis, obesity, tumors and gastrointestinal, dermatologic and urologic disorders. It discusses the basic functionsof the capsaicin receptor (TRPV1), its mechanisms of action and its role in physiological and pathological processes. The text focuses on the most recent progress in the use of capsaicin and capsaicin-like molecules as a therapeutic agent and highlights potential pharmaceutical implications of further TRPV1 research. The chapters are written by noted experts in their fields of endeavor. This book offers both clinicians and researchers valuable resource and reference material on the subject that will stimulate future research. "

During the last decade, an increased interest in somatic stem cells has led to a flurry of research on one of the most accessible tissues of the body: skin. Much effort has focused on such topics as understanding the heterogeneity of stem cell pools within the epidermis and dermis, and their comparative utility in regenerative medicine applications. In Skin Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field detail many of the methods which are now commonly used to study skin stem cells. These include methods and techniques for the isolation, maintenance and characterization of stem cell populations from skin. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology (TM) series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Skin Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols seeks to aid scientists in the further understanding of these diverse cell types and the translation of their biological potential to the in vivo setting.

The topic of skin aging is of growing importance to all working in the field of dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetic medicine. Two internationally well-known and leading experts in the field present a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on all aspects of skin aging.

With its clear, concise and reader-friendly format this book has all the potential to become the Bible of skin aging. Every specialist interested in dermatology, aesthetic medicine, cosmetic science, cutaneous biology and aging research will find indispensable information of great value for his or her daily work.

In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Stan N. Tolkachjov brings his considerable expertise to Cutaneous Oncology Update. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as T-cell lymphomas; B-cell lymphomas; Mohs micrographic surgery; mesenchymal carcinomas; cutaneous oncology in the immunosuppressed; approaches to tumors of the nail unit and genitalia; and more. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including squamous cell carcinoma (including high-risk); targeted therapy and immunotherapy in non-melanoma skin cancer; melanoma; targeted therapy and immunotherapy in melanoma; genetic expression profiles in cutaneous oncology; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cutaneous oncology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

The sustained skin research efforts over the past decades has led to the accumulation of a significant collection of information on skin structure and physiology as well as on the pathogenesis of cutaneous diseases. In Molecular Dermatology: Methods and Protocols, leading experts in the field provide a collection of state-of-the-art reliable protocols covering a wide spectrum of techniques and experimental models, specific molecular assays and disease models, as well as overviews of diagnostic and research areas relevant to molecular dermatology. As a volume in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology (TM) series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and authoritative, Molecular Dermatology: Methods and Protocols emphasizes the vital importance of skin research and collects the methodologies necessary to aid scientists in moving forward in this valuable field.

Von der Hippokratischen Glatze zum 'Gen-Shampoo': Fortschritte der Trichologie im Jahrtausendwechsel.- Psychologie der Haare.- Haarbiologische Grundlagen und pathobiologische Erwagungen.- Rationale Diagnostik von Haarkrankheiten: Anamnese und klinische Untersuchung.Mikroskopische Haarschaftuntersuchung.Mikroskopische Haarwurzeluntersuchung (Trichogramm).Kopfhautbiopsie.Weiterfuhrende Laboruntersuchungen bei speziellen Indikationen.Klinisch-wissenschaftliche Untersuchungstechniken.Irrationale Untersuchungstechniken.- Haarkrankheiten: Hereditare und kongenitale Hypotrichosen und Atrichien.Hereditare und kongenitale Hypotrichosen und Atrichien als Teilsymptom einer generalisierten Stoerung.Strukturanomalien des Haarschafts.Traumatische und physikalisch bedingte Alopezien.Haarausfall als Stoerung des Haarwachstumszyklus.Permanente Alopezie: Anhaltende Stoerungen des zyklischen Haarwachstums.Permanente Alopezie: Atrophisierende Alopezien.Erkrankungen der Kopfhaut.Der gereizte Haarboden.Psychodermatologie des Haarbodens.Pigmentstoerungen der Haare.Vermehrte Behaarung.Haarerkrankungen in bestimmten Patientengruppen.Seltene Erkrankungen mit charakteristischem Kopfhautbefall.- Therapie von Haarkrankheiten: Fakten und Fiktion: Haarpflege.Spezifische Therapien zur Foerderung des Haarwachstums.Therapien zur Behandlung spezifischer Zustande des Haarbodens.Haarentfernung.Camouflage und Haararbeiten.Operative Behandlungsmethoden.Irrationale Therapien.- Ausblick: Wechselbeziehung zwischen Arzt, Friseur und Informationsangebote der Medien.Trichologie: Quo vadis?