Clinical Cases in Skin of Color: Medical, Oncological and Hair Disorders, and Cosmetic Dermatology (Clinical Cases in Dermatology)

This book identifies the most common presentations and essential features of top dermatological conditions in patients with skin of color. It presents practical information in a case-based organization to assist dermatologists in clinical decision making, and discusses important cultural beliefs that must be considered in order to provide optimal care to patients with skin of color. There is an increasing demand for dermatologic treatments in patients with skin of color, as well as an accompanying need for education and training in this quickly expanding market. Skin of color is a key topic within dermatology as specific conditions can be harder to diagnose effectively in darker skin, and patients’ treatment can be compromised by this. __Clinical Cases in Skin of Color: Adnexal, Inflammation, Infections, and Pigmentary Disorders__ is a concise resource with practical guidance for board certified dermatologists and dermatologists in training. This book identifies the most common presentations and essential features of top dermatological conditions in patients with skin of color. It presents practical information in a case-based organization to assist dermatologists in clinical decision making, and discusses important cultural beliefs that must be considered in order to provide optimal care to patients with skin of color. There is an increasing demand for dermatologic treatments in patients with skin of color, as well as an accompanying need for education and training in this quickly expanding market. Skin of color is a key topic within dermatology as specific conditions can be harder to diagnose effectively in darker skin, and patients' treatment can be compromised by this. Clinical Cases in Skin of Color: Medical, Oncological and Hair Disorders, and Cosmetic Dermatology is a concise resource with practical guidance for board certified dermatologists and dermatologists in training.--Résumé de l'éditeur This book identifies the most common presentations and essential features of ℗ltop dermatological conditions in patients with skin of color. ℗lIt presents practical information in a case-based organization to assist dermatologists in clinical decision making, and discusses important cultural beliefs that must be considered in order to provide optimal care to patients with skin of color. There is an increasing demand for dermatologic treatments in patients with skin of color, as well as an accompanying need for education and training in this quickly expanding market.℗l Skin of color is a key topic within dermatology as specific conditions can be harder to diagnose effectively in darker skin, and patientsĺl treatment can be compromised by this. ℗l Clinical Cases in Skin of Color:℗lMedical, Oncological and Hair Disorders, and Cosmetic℗lDermatology℗l is a concise resource with practical guidance for board certified dermatologists and dermatologists in training Front Matter....Pages i-ix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus....Pages 3-13 Sarcoidosis....Pages 15-27 Front Matter....Pages 29-29 Traction Alopecia....Pages 31-39 Androgenetic Alopecia....Pages 41-50 Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia....Pages 51-60 Front Matter....Pages 61-61 Keloids....Pages 63-75 Front Matter....Pages 77-77 Basal Cell Carcinoma....Pages 79-87 Squamous Cell Carcinoma....Pages 89-97 Melanoma....Pages 99-109 Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma....Pages 111-124 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans....Pages 125-133 Front Matter....Pages 135-135 Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra....Pages 137-144 Chemical Peels....Pages 145-157 Laser Hair Removal....Pages 159-169 Dermal Fillers....Pages 171-177 Back Matter....Pages 179-184 "This book will identify the top dermatological conditions for patients with skin of color and provide essential features which contrast these conditions in darker skin types. The reader will be able to formulate informed treatment regimens for patients with skin of color. This book will also provide clinical pearls to guide decision making, as well as important cultural beliefs that must be considered in order to provide optimal care to patients with skin of color."--Prelude, pages v-vi "Concise practical guidance to board certified dermatologists and dermatologists in training in the rapidly growing field of skin of color. Includes chapters on the most common presentations of dermatologic disease in the skin of color population. Carefully illustrated to highlight evidence-based practice in skin of color."--Publisher's description This book will identify the top dermatological conditions for patients with skin of color and provide essential features which contrast these conditions in darker skin types. Skin of Color is a key topic within dermatology as specific conditions can be harder to diagnose effectively in darker skin, and their treatment can be compromised by this. Porcia B. Love, Roopal V. Kundu, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.