| View Larger Image | Photodermatology (Basic and Clinical Dermatology) | Hardcoverby Henry W. Lim (Editor), Herbert Honigsmann (Editor), John Hawk (Editor)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Informa Healthcare | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 496 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 01, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 83,839rd |
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Covering the entire array of photodermatological topics necessary to stand at the head of this burgeoning discipline, this source contains expertly written chapters that offer recommendations and guidelines from opinion-forming international authorities. Reviewing the entire range of photodermatoses, as well as the management, treatment, identification, and assessment of these conditions, this source includes discussions of narrow and broadband UVB, PUVA, photopheresis, UVA1 therapy, and photodynamic therapy, the principles and medical and cosmetic uses of lasers and similar sources, and appendices on phototesting, photopatch testing, and the development of phototherapy units to stand at the forefront of this burgeoning dermatological subject. The definitive text on the subject, sure to be a constant companion for years to come, this guide: spans a far-reaching array of photodermatological topics, including the history of photodermatology, basic photobiological principles, normal cutaneous photoreactions, photoimmunology, sunburning, photocarcinogenesis, and patch and photopatch testing contains illustrative and practical chapters authored by world-renowned specialists on a variety of topics to span the entire range of photoprotection and related public health issues discusses the acute and chronic effects of UV radiation on the skin using in vitro studies and animal models explores clinical manifestations of photodermatoses including actinic prurigo, pin-head papules of polymorphic light eruption, and novel genetic mutations in porphyrias |
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