Dermatological Disorders Sourcebook
Subtitle: Basic Consumer Health Information About Conditions And Disorders Affecting the Skin, Hair, And Nails (Health Reference Series)
Edition: 2 edition
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: October 30, 2005
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 645
ISBN-13: 9780780807952
Subjects: Reference; Nails; Hair; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Skin; Popular works; Dermatology; Diseases - Skin; Diseases; Nails (Anatomy)
Table of contents: title: Understanding the skin, hair, and nails. Skin, hair, and nails: their structure and function -- What happens when skin ages? -- Varicose veins and spider veins -- Stretch marks during adolescence -- Skin changes during pregnancy -- Age-related changes in skin, hair, and nails -- Acne, rosacea, and sweat gland disorders. Questions and answers about acne -- Accutane : the benefits and risks of a breakthrough acne drug -- Rosacea -- All about sweat gland disorders -- Rashes, skin signs of systemic diseases, and allergic skin conditions. General information about skin rashes -- Allergy testing and the skin -- Overview of common allergic skin conditions: hives and angioedema -- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) -- Contact dermatitis -- Dermatitis herpetiformis -- Mastocytosis -- Dermatomyositis -- Diaper rash -- Seborrheic dermatitis: dandruff and cradle cap -- Rashes related to drug allergies -- Rashes related to water exposure -- Pigmentation disorders, vascular skin changes, and benign skin growths. Albinism -- Mccune-Albright Syndrome -- Questions and answers about vitiligo -- Pigmented birthmarks and vascular skin changes -- Skin tags, skin discoloration, and hyperpigmentation -- What you need to know about moles and dysplastic nevi -- Neurocutaneous syndromes -- Malignant skin growths and dermatological side effects of cancer treatment -- Actinic keratoses: precursors to skin cancer -- What you need to know about skin cancer -- Nonmelanoma skin cancer -- Melanoma -- Mycosis fungoides and the Sezary Syndrome -- Kaposi sarcoma -- Merkel cell carcinoma -- The effect of cancer treatment on the skin, hair, and nails -- Skin trauma, ulcering, and blistering disorders. Bites and stings -- Common types of skin trauma -- Keloids, hypertrophic scars, and pyogenic granuloma -- Bedsores (pressure sores) -- Cutaneous porphyria -- Epidermolysis bullosa -- Pemphigus -- Lichenification disorders -- Infectious, inflammatory, and other skin conditions. Group A streptococcal skin infections: impetigo, cellulitis, and erysipelas -- Staphylococcal skin infections : boils -- Warts -- Human papillomavirus and genital warts -- Cold sores and genital herpes -- Varicella disease (chickenpox) -- Shingles -- Molluscum contagiosum -- Tinea infections -- Sporotrichosis and yeast skin infections -- Scabies -- Lice (pediculosis) -- Pilonidal disease -- Psoriasis -- Scleroderma -- Hair and nail disorders. Hair disorders -- Nail disorders -- Dermatological medications and treatments. Overview of nonsurgical and surgical dermatological treatments -- Botox : a look at looking good -- Cosmetic laser surgery : a high-tech weapon in the fight against aging skin -- Chemical peels and dermabrasion -- Scar revision surgery -- Skin hygiene, care, and protection. Caring for your skin year-round -- Caring for your skin if you have diabetes -- Caring for your skin if you have lupus -- Don't be in the dark about tanning -- Discuss with teens the dangers of tanning -- Cosmetics and your health -- Tattoos and your health -- Body piercings -- Heading off hair-care disasters : use caution with relaxers and dyes -- Safe hair removal -- Caring for your nails -- Additional help and information. Glossary of terms related to the skin, hair, and nails -- Directory of dermatology organizations and resources.