Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients present with increasing demands and expectations. Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structuredcontent is divided into three sections: Basic aspects of hair growth, Hair and scalp disorders, and Fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. As an add-onit contains unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations. Edited and written by world-authorities intheir field. Well-structured and reader-friendly content with ‘Key Features’ boxes and ‘Summary for the Clinician’. Includes basic science and clinical chapters as well as surgery and epilation chapters with consistent style and presentation. Lavishly illustrated with colour illustrations throughout the book INDICE: Biology of the Hair Follicle. Hair Keratins and Hair Structure. Endocrinology of the Hair Follicle. Neuroimmunology of the Hair Follicle. Hair Pigmentation. Hair Follicle Vascularisation and Innervation. Follicular Penetration and Targeting. Hair, Genes and Clinical Genetics. Histology of the Human Hair Follicle. Hair Diagnostic Techniques. Pattern Hair Loss in Men. Pattern Hair Loss in Women. Primary Cicatricial Alopecia. Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia. Diffuse Hair Loss. Hair Disorders in Children.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-46908-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 465
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés