BookBecky S. Li, Howard I. Maibach, editors.
Summary: This book is written to help educate dermatologists and general physicians of the challenges involved in treating those with darker skin tones in culturally appropriate ways. Distinctly broken up into three sections for ease of use, the reader enters the text through a series of chapters meant to introduce the physician to the anatomical structure and makeup of patient with skin of color as well as the evolution basic concepts for understanding and treatment. The second and longest section looks at diseases and cosmetic concerns covering some of the most common issues for patients with skin of color. The last section offers cultural considerations to treatment and care. Socially conscious and comprehensive, Ethnic Skin and Hair is written by some of the leading names in dermatological treatment of skin of color, and functions as a concise and thorough tool for dermatologists at every stage in their career.
Contents:
Part I. Introduction/Overview
Chapter 1. Defining Skin of Color
Chapter 2. Skin of Color: Biology, Physiology, Structure, and Function
Chapter 3. Biology of Hair
Chapter 4. Physiology of Skin Pigmentation
Part II. Skin Diseases and Concerns in Ethnic Skin.-Chapter 5. Skin Cancer Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception
Chapter 6. Other Effects of Ultraviolet Light: Photosensitivity, Photoreactivity, and Photoaging
Chapter 7. Inflammatory Disorders: Acne Vulgaris, Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Lupus Erythematosus, Dermatomyositis, and Scleroderma
Chapter 8. Inflammatory Disorders: Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, Pityriasis Rosea, Sarcoidosis
Chapter 9. Pigmentary Disorders
Chapter 10. Management of Pigmentary Disorders
Chapter 11. Hair Loss in Women of Color
Chapter 12. Ethnic Skin Disorders
Part III: Other Considerations.-Chapter 13. Multicultural Competence and Other Considerations
Chapter 14. The Impact of Skin and Hair Disease in Ethnic Skin.