Dermatoanthropology of ethnic skin and hair. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Neelam A. Vashi, Howard I. Maibach, editors.
• Editors: Vashi, Neelam A; Maibach, Howard I
• Contents: 1. The Anthropology of Skin Colors: An Examination of the Evolution of Skin Pigmentation and the Concepts of Race and Skin of Color -- 2. The Impact of Skin and Hair Disease in Ethnic Skin -- 3. Biophysical Properties of Ethnic Skin -- 4. Differences in Skin Structure and Function in Ethnic Populations -- 5. Photosensitivity and Photoreactivity in Ethnic Skin -- 6. Stratum Corneum Lipids and Water-Holding Capacity -- 7. Physiologic Pigmentation -- 8. Mucosal Lesions in Skin of Color -- 9. Acne and Rosacea -- 10. Inflammatory Disorders -- 11. Tinea Versicolor and Tinea Capitis -- 12. Autoimmune and Connective Tissue Disease in Skin of Color -- 13. Disorders of Hyperpigmentation -- 14. Disorders of Hypopigmentation and Depigmentation -- 15. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scarring -- 16. Skin Cancer -- 17. Pediatric Dermatology -- 18. The Anthropology of Human Scalp Hair -- 19. Alopecias and Disorders of the Hair Follicle -- 20. Adnexal Disorders -- 21. Skin Aging in Individuals with Skin of Color -- 22. Common Cosmetic Concerns and Approaches -- 23. Treatment Strategies for Hyperpigmentation -- 24. Chemical Peels in Ethnic Skin -- 25. Laser Treatment in Ethnic Skin -- 26. Cultural Considerations.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 492 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 616.5; Medicine; Skin -- Diseases; Human skin color; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General; MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL -- Diseases; MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine; Human skin color; Skin -- Diseases; Hair; Skin Pigmentation; Skin -- pathology; Medicine & Public Health; Dermatology; Dermatology; Medical -- Dermatology; Dermatology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319539614; 3319539612; 3319539604; 9783319539607
• Related ISBNs: 9783319539607
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 20, 2017).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.