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- Part of the Updates in Clinical Dermatology Series
- Features an authorship comprised of the leading names in dermatological treatment of skin of color
- Includes color photos alongside real patient case studies
This book is written to help educate dermatologists and general physicians of the challenges involved in treating those with darker skin tones in culturally appropriate ways. Distinctly broken up into three sections for ease of use, the reader enters the text through a series of chapters meant to introduce the physician to the anatomical structure and makeup of patient with skin of color as well as the evolution basic concepts for understanding and treatment. The second and longest section looks at diseases and cosmetic concerns covering some of the most common issues for patients with skin of color. The last section offers cultural considerations to treatment and care. Socially conscious and comprehensive, Ethnic Skin and Hair is written by some of the leading names in dermatological treatment of skin of color, and functions as a concise and thorough tool for dermatologists at every stage in their career. Table of ContentsIntroduction/Overview- Defining Skin of Color
- Skin of Color: Biology, Physiology, Structure, and Function
- Biology of Hair
- Physiology of Skin Pigmentation
Skin Diseases and Concerns in Ethnic Skin- Skin Cancer Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception
- Other Effects of Ultraviolet Light: Photosensitivity, Photoreactivity, and Photoaging
- Inflammatory Disorders: Acne Vulgaris, Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Lupus Erythematosus, Dermatomyositis, and Scleroderma
- Inflammatory Disorders: Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, Pityriasis Rosea, and Sarcoidosis
- Pigmentary Disorders
- Management of Pigmentary Disorders
- Hair Loss in Women of Color
- Ethnic Skin Disorders
Other Considerations- Multicultural Competence and Other Considerations
- The Impact of Skin and Hair Disease in Ethnic Skin
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