Bøger af Heidi Mueller

Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, research, diagnosis, and management of diseases that affect the skin including membranes, nails and hair. There are several types of dermatologic conditions, including warts, cold sore, fungal infections, acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, etc. Various tests such as biopsy, culture, skin patch test, diascopy, dermoscopy, and Tzanck test are utilized for the diagnosis of skin diseases. A number of dermatological therapies can be used for the treatment of skin conditions. The most common type of treatment is topical medication, which is directly applied to the affected area in order to achieve the desired result. Some of the other treatment therapies include laser therapy, phototherapy, systemic medications, surgery, radiotherapy, dermahistopathology, surgery, photodynamic therapy, and immunotherapy. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of dermatology. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

The branch of medical science which deals with the functions and structures of skin, nails, and hair, as well as their diseases, is referred to as dermatology. It includes both medications and surgeries. Various fields of dermatology include cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, immunodermatology, Mohs surgery, pediatric dermatology and dermatoepidemiology. Major therapies provided under the field of dermatology include excision and treatment of skin cancer, and cryosurgery which treats warts and another dermatosis. Several other therapies include hair removal with laser, hair transplantation, laser therapies for the birthmark or tattoo removal and photodynamic therapy. It also includes procedures like autologous melanocyte transplant known as vitiligo surgery. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within dermatology. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

A branch of medicine which deals with the diseases of nails, hair and skin is known as dermatology. It involves the use of medications as well as surgeries. A few of the major fields of dermatology are dermatopathology, trichology and pediatric dermatology. Dermatopathology is primarily concerned with the pathology of the skin. Trichology focuses on the diseases of the hair such as hair abnormalities, scalp changes, hypertrichosis, etc. Pediatric dermatology includes the complicated diseases of infants such as hereditary skin diseases and various other problems of the neonates. Dermatology also includes various therapies such as excision and treatment of skin cancer, radiation therapy, phototherapy and laser therapy and allergy testing. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of dermatology. It traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. The book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Dermatology is a medical field which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. It is also concerned with the management of some cosmetic problems of skin, nails and hair. The sub-fields of dermatology that deal with the problems and diseases of the skin are cosmetic dermatology, immunodermatology and Mohs surgery. Cosmetic dermatology can also include cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, face lifts and blepharoplasty. Immunodermatology is concerned with the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases such as lupus, bullous pemphigoid, and other disorders. It is also used in the diagnosis and treatment of several diseases such as those which affect gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Mohs surgery focuses on the excision of skin cancers by using a tissue-sparing technique. It requires an in-depth knowledge of both pathology and surgery. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of dermatology. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those with an interest in this field would find this book helpful.