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. With hundreds of color illustrations-this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about cutaneous malignancies Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide provides an incisive discussion of both normal and aging skin and the incidences and cause of skin cancer. It begins with a thorough, expert look at all types of skin cancer and important benign skin tumors, as well as dermatological manifestation of internal malignancy. Next, you'll find a section on treating skin cancer in various patient populations, including children and pregnant women. The book concludes with in-depth sections on skin cancer patients, covering skin cancer vaccines and chemo prevention of cancer, the economic challenges issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, and many other critical topics and issues. Features * 275+ photos and illustrations * Includes cases highlighting key points, treatments, and diagnostic tips * Explains how to use lasers and optical coherence for diagnosis * Covers Mohs micrographic surgery, hyper Ig-E and hypereosinophilic syndromes, and confocal laser scanning microscopy

This book discusses lasers and light technologies in dermatology. The innovation is due to the book format: a handbook. It is the first handbook of lasers in dermatology, facilitating access to information to all individuals interested in lasers in this specific medical field . The most recent lasers devices and its applications will be discussed. Illustrations and tables will make the book didactic and comprehensive. Lasers in dermatology are a constantly evolving field. Over the past few decades, novel devices have been developed and new indications for their use have emerged. A broad understanding of the relationship between science and laser principles is the foundation of a solid dermatologic practice. The Lasers in Dermatology Handbook is a tool to understand the use of lasers in clinical practice. Important topics such as vascular lesions, warts, acne, scars, and pigmented lesions are presented and discussed in all aspects. The wide spectrum of laser and light technologies available for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation will be covered as well. Written by internationally renowned authors, this handbook serves as a cornerstone for laser applications and provides updated information for all physicians, particularly dermatologists, interested in implementing lasers in their practice.