Dermatology and Dermatological Therapy of Pigmented Skin fills a serious need by providing an exceptionally comprehensive text on the practice of dermatology as it applies to the variety of skins found in the U.S. population.

Features:

• Covers normal function and structure of ethnic skin as well as manifestations of various diseases
• Includes a chapter covering important differences with laser surgery for those with pigmented skin
• Serves as a diagnostic atlas with full color clinical photographs for referencing various conditions
• Describes in detail the therapeutic aspects for treating pigmented skins including differences in treatment modalities for a number of diseases
• Allows practitioners to go directly to information dealing with a specific skin type

Contents

Structure and Function of Skin and Hair in Pigmented Races

• Biology, Structure and Function of Pigmented Skin
• Racial Differences in Stratum Corneum Biology
• Racial Differences in Functional and Biophysical Properties of Stratum Corneum
• Racial Differences in Epidermal Structure
• Racial Differences in Melanocyte Biology and Function
• Melanocyte Biology Racial Differences
• Racial Differences in Dermal Structure Biology of Dermis
• Racial Differences Cutaneous Appendages Sebaceous Glands and Sweat Glands
• Racial Differences in Hair Follicles and Hair Structure
• Racial Differences in Nails. Racial Differences in Dermatological Conditions
• Scarring and Keloid Scars Irritation. Allergic Contact Dermatitis
• Racial Differences in Skin Immunological Responses

Common Dermatological Diseases in Pigmented Skins

• Acne Vulgaris and Related Disorders
• Acne Conglobata
• Follicular Occlusion
• Triad Pomade
• Acne Rosacea
• Treatment of Benzoyl Peroxide Antibiotic Retinoids
• Oral contraceptives
• Hydroquinone. Azelaic Acid
• Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion
• Dermatitis in Pigmented Skin
• Prevalence and Clinical Manifestations of Atopic and Contact Dermatitis
• Dermatophyte Infections in Ethnic Populations

Neonatal and Pediatric Dermatological Diseases in Pigmented Skins

• Increased Inc Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis
• Mongolian Spots
• Dysp. Acropustulosis of Infancy Traction Folliculitis and/or Alopecia
• Tinea Ca Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides
• Lupus Erythematosus
• Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
• Kawasaki Disease
• Different Clinical Presentations
• Erythema
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Nickel Contact Dermatitis
• Seborrheic Dermatitis. Pityriasis Rosea
• Tinea Polymorphous Light Eruption
• Lichen Lichen Planus
• Neurofibromatosis
• Decreased Incidence

Hair and Scalp Disorders in Pigmented Skins

• Basic Principles Inflammatory Scalp Disorders with Flaking
• Contact Dermatitis
• Irritant Contact Dermatitis
• Allergic Contact Dermatitis
• Tinea Ca
• Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis
• Lupus Erythematosus
• Dermatomyositis
• Inflammatory Disorders with Pustules or Cysts
• Uncomplicated Folliculitis
• Folliculitis Decalvans
• Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
• Dissecting Cellulitis
• Scarring Hair Loss with Little or No Clinical Inflammation
• Traction Alopecia
• Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
• Sarcoid
• Hair Shaft Disorders
• Trichorrhexis Nodosa
• Heat, Chemicals, and Other Drying Agents

Pigmentary Disorders in Pigmented Skins

• Disorders of Hypopigmentation
• Pityriasis Versicolor
• Pityriasis Alba
• Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis
• Disorders of Depigmentation. Vitiligo
• Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation
• Linea Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans (Ashy Dermatosis)
• Melasma Familial Racial Periorbital Hyperpigmentation
• Drugs Used in the Management of Pigmentary Disorders
• Topical Corticosteroids
• Phenolic Agents
• Azelaic Acid
• Kojic A Arbutin
• Licorice Extract
• Topical Retinoids
• Combination Therapy
• Tars
• Topical Tacrolimus
• Pigmented Ne Nails
• Palmoplantar Racial Differences
• Nevus of Ota/Nevus of Ito
• Genetic Diseases
• Piebald

Infectious Diseases of Pigmented Skins: Latino

• Superficial Fungal Infections
• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Hepatitis
• Syphilis
• Onchocerciasis
• Cysticercosis
• Mycobacterium Infection
• Chagas Disease
• Dengue Fever
• Paederus Dermatitis
• Bartonellosis (Carrion's Disease)
• Cutaneous Larva Migrans
• Cutaneous Larva Currens
• Gnathostomiasis
• Myiasis
• Leishmaniasis
• Chromomycos Hansen's Dis Rhinoscleroma Paracoccidioidomycosis (South American Blastomycosis)
• Sporotrichosis
• Cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris Infection
• Chronic Infective Lymphocytic Psoriaform Dermatitis
• Lymphatic F

Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease in Pigmented Skins

• Sarcoidosis
• Autoimmune Disease
• Scleroderma
• Lupus erythematosus
• De Hematologic Disease
• Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
• Endocrine Disease - Diabetes Mellitus
• Waxy Skin
• Dermopathy
• Acanthosis Nigricans
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum
• Diabetic Bullae
• Hepatic Disea Lichen Planus
• Pruritus in Hepatic Disease
• Cryoglobulinemia and Hepatitis C
• Renal Disease
• Kyrle's Disease
• Pruritus in Renal Disease
• Medications

Skin Cancer in Pigmented Skins

• African-Americans, Afro-Caribbeans and Africans
• Hispanics
• Asians
• Native Americans
• Public Health Issues for Skin Cancer in Pigmented Skins

Intrinsic Skin Aging in Pigmented Races

• General Considerations
• Anthropologic Considerations and Facial Characteristics
• Asian Morphology
• Latino Morphology
• African-American Morphology
• Morphological Facial Aging
• Ethnic Considerations - Facial Aging
• Upper Mid Fac Lower Face
• Rejuvenation Procedures

Photoaging in Pigmented Skins

• Photoaging in East and Southeast Asians
• Photoaging in Blacks
• Photoaging in Hispanics
• Photoaging in Pigmented Skins
• Therapy of Photoaging of Pigmented Skins
• Retinoids
• Topical Tretinoin
• Systemic Retinoid Therapy
• Bleaching Agents
• Chemical Peels
• Photorejuvenation

Pharmacological Agents for Pigmented Skins

• Retinoids
• Tretinoin Tazarot Adapalene
• Retinol
• Niacinamide
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Anti-Infective Therapy
• Topical Antibiotics
• Systemic Antibiotics
• Topical Corticosteroids
• Vitamin C
• Hydroquinone
• Topical Immunomodulators

Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery for Pigmented Skins

• Botulinum Toxin
• Chemical Peel Peeling Agents
• Peeling Protocol
• Glycolic Acid
• Salicylic Acid
• Trichloroacetic Acid
• Jessner's Solution
• Medium and Deep Peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Rejuvenation in Ethnic Skin
• Injectable Filling Agents
• Collagen Hyaluronic Acid
• Hyroxylapatite
• Body Image and Body Contouring Procedures
• Tumescent Liposuction

Hair Transplantation for Pigmented Skins

• Racial Variations in Hair Morphology
• Indications for Hair Transplantation in African-American Women
• Traction Alopecia
• Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
• Hair Transplantation: Special Considerations for Black Women
• Why Larger Grafts May Be Preferred in CCCA
• How to Reduce the Risk of Scarring
• The Importance of Physician-Patient Communication

Laser Therapy for Pigmented Skins

• Historical Aspects of Laser Surgery
• Laser Principles. Laser Principles in Pigmented Skin
• Types of Lasers Commonly Used for Pigmented Skins
• Vascular Lasers and Light Sources
• The Intense Pulse Light Systems
• Lasers for Pigmented Lesions
• Specific Pigmented Disorders Common to Ethnic Skin Types
• Melasma Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Lentigines
• Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra (DPN)
• Nevus of Ota. Tattoos
• Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
• Psoriasis Vulgaris
• Newer Applications for Lasers
• Acne Vulgaris
• Vitiligo
• Laser-Assisted Hair Removal
• Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
• Nonablative Lasers

Cosmetics, Hair Care Products, and Personal Care Products for Pigmented Skins

• Unique Characteristics of Ethnic Hair
• Hair Relaxers
• History
• Chemistry
• Proper Use
• Adverse Events
• Thioglycolates for Permanent Waves, "Curls" and Thermal Reconditioning
• Hair Bleach and Hair Color
• Shampoos, Conditioners and Styling Products
• Depilat Skin Care
• Skin Lightening and Brightening Products
• Sunscreens
• Color Cosmet

Dermatologic Disease In Asians

• Dermatoses Common or Unique in Asians
• Acne Vulgaris
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Xerosis, Nummular Dermatitis and Dyshidrotic Eczema
• Contact Dermatitis
• Incidence/Prevalence
• Clinical Manifestation
• Pathophysiology
• Pigmented Contact Dermatitis
• Prurigo Nodularis, Actinic Prurigo, and Prurigo Pigmentosa
• Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis
• Melasma
• Mongolian Spot
• Nevus of Ota and Nevus of Ito
• Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
• Melanoma
• Ofuji's Disease
• Dermatoses Occurring in Asians
• Vitiligo
• Chronic Actinic Dermatitis
• Dermatoses Secondary to Asian Cultural Medical Practice
• Coin Rubbing
• Cupping
• Moxibustion

Dermatologic Disease in Blacks

• Basic Structure of Black Skin and Hair
• Cultural Issues in Treating Blacks for Dermatologic Disease
• Normal Variants of Black Skin. Common Skin and Hair Diseases
• Seborrheic Dermatitis of Skin. Tinea (Pityriasis) Versicolor
• Contact Dermatitis
• Adverse Reactions to Hair-Coloring Products
• Trichorrhexis Nodosa
• Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
• Clinical Presentation
• Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in Women
• Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
• Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
• Adjuvant Measures
• Electrolysis
• Surgical Therapy
• PFB
• Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)
• Vitiligo
• Melasma Keloids
• Medical Therapies
• Surgical Therapies
• Radiation Therapy
• Physical Modalities
• Common Skin Diseases with Unusual Presentations in Blacks
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Pityriasis Rosea
• Secondary Syphilis
• Sarcoid Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Scleroderma
• Skin Cancer in the Black Races
• Melanoma
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Mycosis Fungoides
• Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Dermatologic Disease in Hispanics/Latinos

• Cultural Aspects of Skin Disease
• Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans
• Other Diseases with Hyperpigmentation
• Melasma
• Facial Pigmentary Disorders
• Acne
• Eczema
• Actinic Prurig Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
• Capsaicin Dermatitis
• Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans
• Acanthosis Nigricans
• Pityriasis Alba Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis
• Prayer Callou Skin Cancer
• Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas
• Melanoma
• Papular Urticaria

Dermatologic Diseases in Native Americans

• Special C Basic Science of Native American Skin
• Unique Dermatoses
• Hereditary Polymorphous Light Eruption
• Clinical Presentation
• Neutropenic Poikiloderma (formerly known as Navajo Poikiloderma)
• Common Dermatoses
• Oral Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia (Heck's Disease)
• Hereditary Benign Intraepithelial Dyskeratosis
• Acne Vulgaris
• Acne Rosacea
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Dermatophyte Infection
• Congenital Melanocytic Nevi, Pigmentary Anomalies, and Other Nevi
• Psoriasis Vulgaris
• Differential Diagnosis
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Lichen Planus
• Granuloma Annulare
• Dermatoses in Native Americans
• Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
• Melanoma

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