Photodamaged skin
By: edited by David J. Goldberg.
Contributors: Goldberg, David J., M.D.
Series: Basic and clinical dermatology -- 30
Publisher: Marcel Dekker
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780824756772
Subjects: Skin -- Effect of radiation on; Photosensitization, Biological; Ultraviolet radiation -- Physiological effect; Skin -- Abnormalities; Skin -- Aging; Skin Aging; Skin Neoplasms -- etiology; Ultraviolet Rays -- adverse effects
Description: Photodamage to skin from ultraviolet radiation can range from the cosmetic to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. This volume presents eight contributions that examine current knowledge of benign and malignant forms of photodamage, discussing clinical manifestations of damage, laser and light source treatment, and topical treatments.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.