Skin of color
Subtitle: a practical guide to dermatologic diagnosis and treatment
By: Andrew F. Alexis, Victoria H. Barbosa, editors ; foreword by A. Paul Kelly
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 382
ISBN-13: 9780387849287; 9780387849294
Subjects: Skin; Diseases; Diagnosis; Skin Diseases; Dermatology; Therapy; Skin Pigmentation
Description: This book serves as a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common skin disorders in patients with skin of color. Emphasizing practical insights into diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders in darker skinned patient populations, Skin of Color offers a detailed discussion of the nuances of treating skin of color. Topics of discussion include: management of acne, keloids, melasma, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne keloidalis nuchae, alopecias, and the safe and effective use of chemical peels, laser procedures, and injectable fillers and toxins in skin of color patients.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.