Darkening patches on the skin can result in great distress for the patient. However, definitive diagnosis between the many possible causes and effective treatment can be very hard for the medical practitioner to achieve. This is the first major professional reference with systematic coverage of diagnosis and the various treatment options, and it will be an indispensable clinical reference.

A comprehensive resource for the practicing dermatologist on how to diagnose and manage the range of hair disorders in patients. Extensive illustration accompanies each condition and shows the results of the latest diagnostic tools, including dermoscopy.