Since hair and scalp disease is a broad rather than a deep science, standard textbooks of dermatology do not devote enough space to hair disorders to enable the clinician to identify the more uncommon hair disorders and manage the patient. Based on Rook & Dawbers Diseases of the Hair and Scalp this is a clinical quick reference for those without a specialist interest in hair and scalp disorders, who are nevertheless involved in their diagnosis and treatment. Uncommon hair disorders are numerous and most clinicians will therefore encounter them on a regular basis. This well-illustrated reference guide bridges the gap between the textbooks of dermatology and the specialist hair disorder volumes, covering the breadth of hair and scalp disorders in sufficient depth for patient management without overwhelming and unnecessary detail.
Containing material based on the authors' original research, Hair and Scalp Disorders: Common Presenting Signs, Differential Diagnosis is a concise, well-illustrated guide to diagnosis and management of hair and scalp disorders. The book includes the latest information on inflammatory disorders and pharmaceutical treatments. It supplies full-color photographs, tables of differential diagnosis, and extensive cross-referencing to clarify the varieties of presenting signs that a physician will encounter. Completely revised and updated, the new edition of this text contains expanded material on psychology and new material on evaluation and scoring.
Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp deals with problems as they present in clinical practice. Three acknowledged experts provide those in the frontline of patient care with a practical guide to the diagnosis and effective treatment of a wide variety of conditions so that they can effectively manage and bring comfort to their patients. Contents: Anatomy and physiology; Diffuse hair loss; Patchy hair loss; Scarring hair loss; Ringworm; Hirsuties in women; Scaly scalp; `Funny-looking¿ hair in children; Future trends.
Although hair is not essential for health and survival in humans as it is in other mammals, changes in hair growth density, pattern or alterations in its color and texture can often lead to distress. In addition, these types of changes can indicate underlying systemic disease, including endocrine, genetic, metabolic, or nutritional and psychiatric disorders. An Atlas of Hair and Scalp Diseases explores the enormous range of changes in hair and its growth. The atlas contains over 200 carefully selected color illustrations accompanied by concise clinical information on diagnosis, practical management, and recent advances in our knowledge and understanding of each disorder. In nine chapters, it provides a comprehensive view of the basic physiology of hair growth, congenital and hair shaft abnormalities, including cosmetic damage to hair, loss and overgrowth of hair, and abnormalities of the scalp, including inflammatory, infective and malignant skin disease. While not life-threatening, hair and scalp disease are widespread and cause much distress. Physicians regularly see patients suffering from these problems. A one-of-a-kind book, An Atlas of Hair and Scalp Diseases provides access to a comprehensive collection of physical signs and concise guidance to their significance that will aid in quick and correct diagnoses and improved management and care for patients.
If properly looked after hair can be shaped, moulded, coloured and made to shine with health. If neglected it can look shoddy, become dull and lifeless, and lead to many even more damaging attempts to restore it to its former glory. This book explores the nature of hair, its care and maintenance, the cosmetic and medical problems which can affect it and ultimately the way in which the individual, the stylist and the hair care industry can work together to create healthy hair.
Exploring the disorders and diseases of the foot from a dermatological point of view, this provides an exceptional study of skin care in this anatomy. With an emphasis on signs and symptoms, the atlas presents all aspects of skin and foot therapeutics in one easy-to-reference volume.
General practioners are often the first stop for patients with hair and scalp problems. However, most GPs have little if any knowledge and training in this field. This small pocket book is a clear, well-written text for quick reference, with a guide to diagnosis and suggestions as to the current best treatments available. The book provides information about the physiology of hair and hair defects, advice on carrying out an examination, hair loss, and cosmetic damage. The author then describes dermatological disorders of the scalp and their management. It is highly visual, containing many photographs and micrographs to aid the non-specialist in diagnosis. This book is designed for primary-care practice, but will also be of use to junior dermatologists and other doctors working in this area.
This atlas offers a photographic collection of clinical conditions affecting the hair, scalp and nails. From the commonly observed to the more esoteric manifestations, it places special emphasis throughout on thise related to systemic disease.
This concise, comprehensive guide is divided into two sections; nails and the skin. Each section includes information on the types of infections, aetiology, diagnostic procedures, such as sampling techniques, and therapy, including topical, systemic and adjunctive.
Concentrates on the appearance rather than classification by disease. The book aims to help the practising dermatologist to identify the wide range of similar looking nail conditions.
This practical handbook for busy family practitioners and dermatologists has been fully revised to include comprehensive guidelines and recommendations and a section for nurse practitioners.
Cryosurgery - local freezing with liquid nitrogen for the controlled destruction of unwanted living tissue - is a simple, useful and cost-effective modality of treatment for both benign and malignant skin lesions. Unfortunately, if used without the correct training or adequate knowledge of the clinical principles involved, it can produce poor results and serious problems. The third edition of this extensively illustrated handbook sets out all the necessary basic information for the efficient and effective running of a cryosurgery clinic.
This handbook has been written to provide a condensed text full of information that will whet the appetite for its larger brother, the second edition of Diseases of the Nails and their Management (Baran & Dawber, 1994). Some professionals will buy this book alone, and for them it should act as a ready reference with a coherent format that makes information readily accessible. The language is concise and factual. In this way a considerable amount of material can be presented in a condensed format. Important references are included in each section to allow the reader to go further into the scientific and clinical background of the subject. This book should help bring knowledge of nail diseases into the clinic, and promote knowledge about their diagnosis and management.
This concise, comprehensive guide is divided into two sections; nails and the skin. Each section includes information on the types of infections, aetiology, diagnostic procedures, such as sampling techniques, and therapy, including topical, systemic and adjunctive.
One of a series of pocketbooks which provide easily assimilable information on common medical conditions. This volume deals with the nail, detailing physical signs, diseases and their treatment.
A handy reference for diagnosis and management of nail disorders. This second edition contains new material on podiatry and its input for management of nail disorders.
This concise, comprehensive guide is divided into two sections; nails and the skin. Each section includes information on the types of infections, aetiology, diagnostic procedures, such as sampling techniques, and therapy, including topical, systemic and adjunctive.
This book is intended as a concise and practical guide to the treatment of nail problems through medical and surgical means. It is aimed at the general practitioner, dermatologist and podiatrist. The emphasis throughout is on practical procedures that are relatively simple, although some procedures are more complicated and require the additional advice of a tutor. For those wishing only a concise overview of the principal practical aspects of nail disease, there is no similar book available that digests the relevant practical points from larger works. After an introductory chapter on anatomy and physiology of the nail unit, the book then describes infections of the nails, signs of systemic disease manifesting in the nails, dermatological diseases of the nails, occupational nail disorders, cosmetology and nail tumours. Finally, a detailed section on 19 practical procedures are described step-by-step.
Selected as an outstanding book in vascular surgery by members of the Society for Vascular Surgery.* This unique new text describes the current understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of human atherosclerosis. It also details the methods for quantitating and characterizing both experimental and clinical lesions, and describes the methods for preparing available animal models. Providing an in-depth review of each of these topics, the text organizes the information in one volume for the convenience of the reader. The text is divided into two sections. First is a description of the cell biology, biochemistry and pharmacology of normal vessels and of atherosclerotic human lesions, with details of the methods to accurately characterize and quantitate the disease. Secondly, it presents a description of the methods for preparing the available experimental animal models, including a discussion of the distribution and pathological characteristics of the lesions. It also includes comparisons of human atherosclerosis and experimental animal models. Intended to provide a basis for expediting future research in this priority health care area, this text compiles the available information for those who treat patients with atherosclerosis or who are involved in atherosclerosis research. It is of particular interest to students, physicians, and academic and commercial researchers.
Hair is inextricably linked with an individual’s sense of worth, personal style and self-confidence. If this is overlooked by clinicians, patients presenting with hair disorders may feel undertreated and underappreciated. 'Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp' is a practical resource that will help healthcare professionals diagnose a wide range of hair and scalp disorders (including different types of hair loss), perform further investigations and, where appropriate, provide treatment options. Highlights include: • A well-illustrated overview of hair biology and the normal hair cycle • A clear guide to history taking, observational examination and investigation • Over 70 tables, illustrations and photographs to aid clinical diagnosis • A concise explanation of the role of androgens and genetics in male and female pattern hair loss • Practical steps for the assessment of diffuse hair loss • Comprehensive details of topical and systemic therapies for alopecia areata • A classification of scarring alopecias, with treatment options • Scalp disorders presented by symptom – scaly, itchy or painful • An overview of special problems in children This fully revised second edition of 'Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp' is an ideal resource for primary care practitioners, practice nurses, trainee dermatologists and medical students wanting to provide the most appropriate therapeutic, cosmetic and supportive advice to their patients, and for trichologists and consultant dermatologists wanting to keep up to date and informed on the many hair and scalp disorders. Contents: • Anatomy and physiology • Diagnosis • Androgenetic alopecia • Diffuse hair loss – telogen effluvium • Alopecia areata • Trichotillosis and traction alopecia • Scarring alopecia • Tinea capitis • Hirsutism and hypertrichosis • Scalp disorders • Special problems in children • Hair transplantation, care and cosmetics • Useful resources
Changing International affairs and the forces of technological innovation shaped the lives of Americans in the last decades of the 20th century. While the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union gave rise to hopes of peaceful international relations, the Gulf War and the attacks of September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center in New York shattered these aspirations. In the social sphere, cell phones, CDs, and the Internet completely transformed the ways by which people communicated and conveyed information. The election of an African-American man to the presidency marked the successful continuation of the struggle for equal civil rights, bolstering America's reputation as a radically changing place in this contemporary period.
Exploring the disorders and diseases of the foot from a dermatological point of view, this provides an exceptional study of skin care in this anatomy. With an emphasis on signs and symptoms, the atlas presents all aspects of skin and foot therapeutics in one easy-to-reference volume.
Health and Risk Communication provides a critical and comprehensive overview of the core issues surrounding health and risk communication from the perspective of applied linguistics. It outlines the ways applied linguistics differs from other methods of understanding health and risk communication, assesses the benefits and limitations of the approaches used by different scholars in the field, and offers an innovative framework for consolidating past research and charting new directions. Utilizing data from clinical interactions and everyday life, this book addresses a number of crucial questions including: How are the everyday actions we take around health constructed and constrained through discourse? What is the role of texts in influencing health behaviour, and how are these texts put together and interpreted by readers? How are actions and identities around health and risk negotiated in situated social interactions, and what are the factors that influence these negotiations? How will new technologies like genetic screening influence the way we communicate about health? How does communication about health and risk help create communities and institutions and reflect and reproduce broader ideologies and patterns of power and inequality within societies? Health and Risk Communication: An Applied Linguistic Perspective is essential reading for advanced students and researchers studying and working in this area.
Dermatological surgery is practised routinely in primary care, and most minor procedures are straightforward and require minimal time. Success is dependent on the practitioner's ability to recognize lesions, choose and plan appropriate treatment and surgical interventions, and perform surgical procedures. 'Fast Facts: Minor Surgery', second edition provides an overview of the good practice and operative set-up required for dermatological surgery, the skin lesions commonly encountered in primary care and the various techniques and procedures involved in their treatment. Contents: • Operative set-up and equipment • Local anesthesia • Lesion identification and management • Treatment planning • Avoiding complications • Suturing techniques and removal • Surgical procedures • Examinng your practice
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