Cicatricial alopecia: an approach to diagnosis and management

This is the first and only book on the diagnosis and treatment of cicatricialalopecia, written by leading experts in the field. This highly illustrated and practical text helps residents and practicing dermatologists to accurately diagnose and treat the scarring alopecias. The first and only book devoted to the diagnosis and management of the primary cicatricial (scarring) alopecias. Practical, to-the-point, and profusely illustrated In each chapter: multiple clinical photographs, a clinical scenario, diagnostic clues, general discussion, pearls, and suggested readings. Medical management includes guide to drugs and their side effects and common challenges in clinical management. Dermatopathology underscores the pivotal role of biopsy in diagnosis and treatment. Patient narratives provide special insight into living with the disease. INDICE: 1. Introduction - 2. Clinical Assessment of the Patient - 3. Dermatopathology - 4. Medical Management - 5. Mechanisms and Current Research - 6. Predominantly Lymphocytic Group - 7. Predominantly Neutrophilic Group - 8. Mixed Group - 9. End Stage Non-specific Group - 10. Personal Experiences of Six Patients

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-8398-5
• Editorial: Springer New York
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 104
• Fecha Publicación: 29/06/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés