With the correct diagnosis, it is easier to administer the best possible therapy. Written by internationally renowned experts, this outstanding atlas is designed to provide dermatologists with all necessary tools to diagnose nail disorders by clinical signs: The concise text is reader-friendly structured and highlights ‘key messages’ and ‘take home pearls’. For easy recognition, nail signs are lavishly illustrated by clinical photographs in 4-colour and schematic artwork. Dermatologists will find in this simple and quick guide the necessary support they need for their daily practice regarding diagnosis and management of nail disorders.
This book is designed to meet the need for a concise, easy-to-read text on how to approach and manage patients with nail diseases. The book opens with a description of nail anatomy and physiology, followed by a review of nail symptoms, divided according to the part of the nail apparatus involved. Non-invasive and invasive tools for the diagnosis of nail disorders are then described and insights provided into their appropriate use. Subsequent chapters review the various nail diseases, covering hereditary, traumatic, inflammatory, environmentally induced, drug-induced and neoplastic conditions as well as disorders due to systemic diseases. Informative high-quality illustrations are included for each disorder and boxes helpfully summarize the most important features, clues to diagnosis, necessary examinations, and treatments. Closing chapters address nail conditions in children and the elderly. Nail Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management will be an invaluable, ready source of information for students in dermatology, clinical practitioners and podiatrists.
Rapid advances have been made in the development of therapies for onychomycosis, and there is therefore an increasing need for accurate diagnosis and selection of appropriate treatment. This text, written by a team of authors with expert knowledge in nail disease and fungal infection, discusses clinical presentation, diagnosis, laboratory procedures, the assessment of results and identification of possible infection, and concludes with an overview of available treatments.
This new atlas provides a differential guide to diagnosis of disorders of the hair, as well as an evidence-based critique of the options for therapy. Covering evaluation methods, it also discusses the whole range of problems with hair, from disease and disorders induced by treatment to problems concerning special groups of patients.Presenting the l
This book is designed to meet the need for a concise, easy-to-read text on how to approach and manage patients with nail diseases. The book opens with a description of nail anatomy and physiology, followed by a review of nail symptoms, divided according to the part of the nail apparatus involved. Non-invasive and invasive tools for the diagnosis of nail disorders are then described and insights provided into their appropriate use. Subsequent chapters review the various nail diseases, covering hereditary, traumatic, inflammatory, environmentally induced, drug-induced and neoplastic conditions as well as disorders due to systemic diseases. Informative high-quality illustrations are included for each disorder and boxes helpfully summarize the most important features, clues to diagnosis, necessary examinations, and treatments. Closing chapters address nail conditions in children and the elderly. Nail Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management will be an invaluable, ready source of information for students in dermatology, clinical practitioners and podiatrists.
A quick-reference guide to the accurate diagnosis and safe, effective treatment of disorders of the hair and nail From the basics of hair and nail anatomy and physiology to clear, effective diagnosis and treatment guidelines, Disorders of the Hair and Nail explains how to treat and manage disorders in patients of all ethnicities—quickly and effectively. Whether you’re a dermatologist, primary care physician, PA, or NP, this unmatched guide provides everything you need to know about the most common disorders, including alopecia, psoriasis, and scalp and fungal nail infections, as well as more uncommon disorders. Packed with 250 photos, Disorders of the Hair and Nail provides diagnostic tools and tips and pearls in clinical practice and proven tips for accelerating the pace of diagnosis. Inside, you’ll find expert coverage of a wide array of disease, disorders, and more, including: Bullous Diseases Infective Nail disorders Bacterial Infections Onychomycosis Traumatic Nail Disorders and Ingrowing Nails Tumors of the Nail Hair loss in Children, Women, and Men Alopecia Areata Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium Scarring and Traction Alopecia Lichen Planopilaris Folliculitis Decalvans Psoriasis Dermatitis Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp Dissecting Cellulitis Scalp Acneiform Eruptions Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp Eyebrow, Eyelash, and Beard Alopecia
A quick-reference guide to the accurate diagnosis and safe, effective treatment of disorders of the hair and nail From the basics of hair and nail anatomy and physiology to clear, effective diagnosis and treatment guidelines, Disorders of the Hair and Nail explains how to treat and manage disorders in patients of all ethnicities—quickly and effectively. Whether you’re a dermatologist, primary care physician, PA, or NP, this unmatched guide provides everything you need to know about the most common disorders, including alopecia, psoriasis, and scalp and fungal nail infections, as well as more uncommon disorders. Packed with 250 photos, Disorders of the Hair and Nail provides diagnostic tools and tips and pearls in clinical practice and proven tips for accelerating the pace of diagnosis. Inside, you’ll find expert coverage of a wide array of disease, disorders, and more, including: Bullous Diseases Infective Nail disorders Bacterial Infections Onychomycosis Traumatic Nail Disorders and Ingrowing Nails Tumors of the Nail Hair loss in Children, Women, and Men Alopecia Areata Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium Scarring and Traction Alopecia Lichen Planopilaris Folliculitis Decalvans Psoriasis Dermatitis Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp Dissecting Cellulitis Scalp Acneiform Eruptions Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp Eyebrow, Eyelash, and Beard Alopecia
This new atlas provides a differential guide to diagnosis of disorders of the hair, as well as an evidence-based critique of the options for therapy. Covering evaluation methods, it also discusses the whole range of problems with hair, from disease and disorders induced by treatment to problems concerning special groups of patients. Presenting the latest opinion on management, and extensively illustrated with over 500 color photographs, a range of color drawings, and more than sixty tables, Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair Disorders will be of immense interest and value to all dermatologists.
With the correct diagnosis, it is easier to administer the best possible therapy. Written by internationally renowned experts, this outstanding atlas is designed to provide dermatologists with all necessary tools to diagnose nail disorders by clinical signs: The concise text is reader-friendly structured and highlights ‘key messages’ and ‘take home pearls’. For easy recognition, nail signs are lavishly illustrated by clinical photographs in 4-colour and schematic artwork. Dermatologists will find in this simple and quick guide the necessary support they need for their daily practice regarding diagnosis and management of nail disorders.
Rapid advances have been made in the development of therapies for onychomycosis, and there is therefore an increasing need for accurate diagnosis and selection of appropriate treatment. This text, written by a team of authors with expert knowledge in nail disease and fungal infection, discusses clinical presentation, diagnosis, laboratory procedures, the assessment of results and identification of possible infection, and concludes with an overview of available treatments.
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