Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery is a practical guide for dermatologists edited by internationally recognised, San Diego-based experts in the field. Divided into 25 chapters across three sections, this book begins with a section on designing a dermatologic surgery office, from the physical space and equipment, to pre-operative considerations such as anaesthesia, and post-operative considerations including bandaging and wound care. This section also includes chapters on suturing techniques, various flaps procedures, skin, cartilage and composite grafts. The second section focuses on reconstructive surgery for each anatomical site, including nose, periorbital, lip, cheek, forehead, ear, scalp and hand. The final section of the book covers post-operative management in detail, including procedures for scar refinement. Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery features 200 full colour images, enhancing this ideal resource for residents, fellows and experienced dermatologic surgeons. Key Points Practical guide to reconstructive dermatologic surgery Edited by internationally recognised experts in the field Covers reconstructive surgery by anatomical site, making this an excellent reference resource 200 full colour images

This outstanding dermatopathology atlas emphasizes the correlation of pathological findings with clinical presentations and presents a reader-friendly approach to the diagnosis and interpretation of skin biopsy results. With an abundance of color clinical and histologic photographs, and descriptions of numerous dermatological diseases and conditions, this source is a must-have for anyone preparing for dermatology or pathology board exams, or for those desiring a strong understanding of the clinical or pathological presentations of disease.

Filling a gap in the literature, this atlas stands as a unique authoritative source to thoroughly review the many immunofluorescence patterns seen in immunodermatology for conditions such as immunobullous diseases, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and other miscellaneous dermatologic disorders.

Firmly established as the leading international reference in this field, Non-Invasive Methods and the Skin broke new ground with its comprehensive coverage of methods used in both clinical and experimental dermatology. Completely revised and updated, containing more than twice as much information, the Second Edition continues the tradition. The authors' thorough research and clear organization make this book a baseline reference for those using noninvasive biophysical methods to study the skin.
Arranged by physical modality and structured to provide educational and practical information, the second edition, like its predecessor, will prove to be of value to young researchers and senior scientists alike. The coverage of major evaluation and measurement methods share a consistent format, including scope, sources of error, application, and validity. This edition incorporates 69 revised chapters with more than 90 new chapters covering topics such as computer technique, imaging techniques, skin friction, barrier functions, and more.
New chapters provide coverage of:
computers, computer techniques, and image analysis
imaging techniques, including clinical photography
legal situations and guidelines behind instrumental use
skin friction
barrier functions
important new techniques such as in vitro confocal microscopy, OCT, and Raman spectroscopy
veterinary/animal research use of methods
The truly interdisciplinary, international panel of contributors includes experts from the specialties of dermatology, bioengineering, pathology, manufacturing engineering, medical physics, pharmacology, microbiology, neurology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiovascular research, and pharmacy from academic institutions and hospitals in countries such as Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Israel, Taiwan, and Singapore. The revision is extensive and covers a broad spectrum of methods while providing the same caliber of authoritative information that made the previous edition so popular. Application oriented, practical, and instructive, this Second Edition will meet the needs of the researchers today, and in years to come.

Written by an internationally renowned researcher and teacher, this book provides a compendium of syndromes and dermatologic conditions. Completely revised and updated, the second edition includes genetic information, the genes and their loci, and the genetic linkage of certain syndromes that are now grouped with other diseases. The book retains the popular format of the first edition and includes color pictures of key syndromes from one of the major collections in the U.S. These features combine to make it an important book for office-based dermatologists who frequently see these problems in their practice and for dermatology residents who need this information to pass their boards.

More than just an atlas, this is a complete textbook on the diagnosis and management of dermatological diseases and disorders. The illustration and text form a comprehensive guide to differential diagnosis and a practical aid to both recognition and management. The new edition has been revised and updated throughout: it reflects the exciting new developments in therapy and includes entirely new material on the relevance of genetics and on the management of pigmented skin lesions.

The previous edition of Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function was the first book devoted to all aspects of moisturizers, a subject often given short shrift in dermatology texts. It quickly became a standard reference. In the past five years, there has been an explosion of new information relating to the nature of dry skin and its treatment. With more than 350 scientific papers on dry skin published in the last five years, the advances in the field have been nothing short of stunning. Completely revised and updated, this second edition presents the most recent research findings and contains highly relevant information for future possibilities to scientifically tailor efficient products for dry skin. The book focuses on constituents in moisturizing creams and pharmaceutical preparations and their effects on dry skin disorders. It covers regulatory and safety issues and includes pertinent information from neighboring research areas. With contributions from internationally recognized, world-class scientists, the book comprehensively summarizes current knowledge from basic science to clinical practice. The combination of detailed information about the skin with in depth coverage of moisturizers makes this book a one of a kind resource.

Contents:
1. Haematemesis and Warts 2. Annular Lesions on the Face of a Neonate 3. A Warty Plaque on the Sole of the Foot 4. Dystrophic Nails and Lethargy 5. Stretchy Skin 6. Chronic Crusting of the Scalp 7. Generalized Popular Thickening of the Skin 8. Flexural Erythema following Chemotherapy 9. Painful Pustules in Pregnancy 10. Discharging Nodules on the Jaw 11. Thickening of the Facial Skin, Hand Weakness and Loss of Peripheral Sensation 12. Facial and Anogenital Dermatitis in an Infant 13. Non-healing Dog Bites 14. Two Patients with Pustular Plaques in a Neurosurgical Ward 15. Fever and Purpuric Lesions in an Infant 16. Photosensitivity with Skin Cancers 17. A Papular Eruption in a Patient with Leukaemia 18. A Polycytic Rash in a Patient with Epilepsy 19. Flexural Papules, Thirst and Polyuria 20. Facial Plaques and Fever 21. Generalized Thickening of the Skin following Bone Marrow Transplantation 22. Pruritic Plaques in Pregnancy 23. Multiple Painless Ulcers in a Traveler 24. A Purple Plaque on the Skin 25. Photosensitivity with Scarring 26. Generalized Hyperpigmentation and Swelling of the Hands 27. Birthmarks and Macrodactyly 28. Facial Nodules, Cough and Breathlessness 29. A Unilateral Breast Rash 30. Fever and a Desquamating Rash in an Infant 31. A Follicular Eruption in a Vegan 32. Erythroderma in a Jamaican Man 33. An Inflamed Toe and a Rash on the Legs in an Immunosuppressed Patient 34. Periorbital Erythema following Chemotherapy 35. Nodules and Plaques in a Boy with Progressive Liver Failure 36. Unilateral Groin Rash 37. Patches, Plaques and Lymphadenopathy 38. A Plaque on the Skin 39. A Rash and Numbness Involving the Right Thumb 40. Widespread Skin Sloughing in a Man with Fits 41. A Plaque on the Chest 42. A Polymorphic Mucocutaneous Eruption in a Patient with Lymphoma 43. Abdominal Pain, Fever and Acral Purpura 44. Papules on the Buttocks 45. A Non-healing Crusted Plaque in a Child 46. A rash on the Face, Upper Back and Hands 47. A Large Vascular Tumour in an HIV-positive Man 48. Linear Blisters and Pigmentation in a Baby Girl 49. Gradual Coarse Wrinkling of the Skin 50. Breathlessness and Widespread Cutaneous Necrosis

Atopic eczema is the most common and persistent dermatological condition seen in general practice. Over the last few years, advances have been made in the genetics of atopy in general, newer treatments have been introduced for topical use, and new concepts suggested in the etiology. Thus, a new text on atopic eczema is both timely and useful. Written by one of the world's most distinguished dermatologists, An Atlas of Atopic Eczema provides full coverage of this skin disorder, including new information on calcineurin inhibitors and their therapeutic options. Extensively illustrated in color, the atlas explores topics such as genetics, etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, clinical features, differential diagnosis, relationships to other types of eczema, and treatment. The author lifts the veil of confusion and helps physicians stay on top of the challenge the increased incidence of eczemas present.

First published in 1953, this new edition of the popular Classics in Clinical Dermatology with Biographical Sketches has been updated to include developments during the 50 years since its initial publication. It contains the complete contents of the first edition and presents over 30 additional papers, some of them classics not included in the first edition and other significant publications from the second half of the 20th century. The diseases depicted vary from daily clinical fare to the rarest of the rare. Some chapters provide case reports, while others are the result of countless hours spent meticulously studying patients. Compiled and edited by acknowledged leaders in the field, Classics in Clinical Dermatology with Biographical Sketches 50th Anniversary, Second Edition gives you a taste of the diagnostic problems confronted by master dermatologists and how they solved them.

Contents:
1. Forward 2. Aesthetic Philosophy 3. About Botulinum Toxins 4. Brow Injections 5. Horizontal Forehead Lines 6. Periorbital Area 7. Mid and Lower Face 8. Cervical Injections 9. Adjunctive Use 10. Summary

The newer ablative and non-ablative facial skin rejuvenation techniques offer a precise method for improving photoaged skin. This book reviews the various lasers, light sources and radiofrequency devices currently used: each main chapter analyses the available technologies and discusses the author's approach to using each system; important concluding chapters also cover anticipating and managing complications and the business aspects of a facial rejuvenation practice.

With an emphasis on signs and symptoms, this text discusses the disorders and diseases of the foot from a dermatological point of view.

This book has been written to assist not only postgraduate students, but also int- ested dermatologists, general practitioners, and surgeons. During the last two decades, various surgical therapies have been used in the tre- ment of stable refractory vitiligo, but none of them became very popular because of their intrinsic drawbacks, and thus could not be adopted as a standard procedure. There has always been a need for a technique that gives best results without complications. The commonly used surgical procedures for the treatment of vitiligo have been narrated in short and their characteristic drawbacks have been pointed out. The c- lular graft technique is costly, requires a good laboratory and infrastructure, and except for being able to cover a wider vitiliginous area, the ultimate results are no better than tissue grafting technique. I used the small skin particles prepared from ultra thin or thin split thickness skin graft, the so called "microskin graft," in the tre- ment of vitiligo effectively with good expansion ratio, i.e., small donor skin to treat big vitiliginous area. This procedure covers the bene? t of cellular and tissue graft, but without their inherent drawbacks. The microskin graft technique has been illustrated with minimum necessary text to explain the steps. This technique is very simple to learn and execute. It is extremely 2 cost effective and can treat very large area up to 1,500 cm in an operative session.

Over the past few years the world's population has continued on its remarkable transition from a state of high birth and death rates to one characterized by low birth and death rates. Consequently, primary care physicians and dermatologists will see more elderly patients presenting age-related dermatological conditions. There has never been a better time for a book devoted entirely to skin care in the elderly.

Geriatric Dermatology draws together a panel of experts who provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of geriatric skin diseases. It begins with a general review of the aging of the world's population and the major dermatological problems that often arise in elderly patients. An added benefit is the book's coverage of geriatric skin care in nursing homes, adult congregate living, and subacute and home health settings, a subject not always found in conventional dermatology texts.

The book includes:

· A summary of the dermatological disorders frequently encountered in the elderly, including eczematous dermatitis, skin infections, and neoplasias
· A description of the most common geriatric hair and scalp disorders, including graying, alopecia, and scalp psoriasis
· Comprehensive coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of leg, foot, and nail diseases
· Detailed discussion of the treatment of superficial mycoses, scabies, and pediculosis
· Less common geriatric conditions such as blistering diseases
· Major adverse drug reactions on the skin
· Leg ulcers due to venous insufficiency, arterial diseases, and diabetic nephropathy
· Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic complications of dermatology, such scleroderma and dermopathy

The study of diseases that impact the elderly population is a crucial and growing area of interest in medicine. Geriatricians, primary care physicians, dermatologists, and others involved in the care of the elderly will inevitably see an increase in skin diseases specific to aging. The comprehensive coverage provided by Geriatric Dermatology facilitates the diagnosis and management of these geriatric skin diseases from the common to the rare and unusual.

Dermatologist an cosmetic surgeon Dr. Glynis Ablon provides a comprehensive list of reasons a person may develop a problem that appears symptomatically in the face. This four part book provides clear explanations of facial maladies and treatments as well as case histories to illustrate the conditions and procedures.

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 Revision
offers 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.

This highly regarded atlas has been revised and updated, with 60 new colour illustrations highlighting key clinical points.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer. Human Papillomavirus Infections in Dermatovenereology pulls together the diverse disciplines of clinical, molecular biological, socio epidemiological, and immunological research to bridge the gap between the clinical aspects and basic biology of HPV. This volume provides a much-needed overview of the scientific and clinical data of HPV and HPV-associated diseases, exploring opinions on current therapies and diagnostic methods. It critically reviews the most frequently used molecular biologic methods, evaluating their potential in HPV detection. Specialists in dermatology, genitourinary medicine, gynecology, urology, as well as pathologists, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and virologists will appreciate this timely examination of the ubiquitous pathogen, HPV.