Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology (Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy)

This text documents the science that lies behind the expanding field of cosmetic dermatology so that clinicians can practice with confidence and researchers can be fully aware of the clinical implications of their work. New chapters have been added to this edition on photodamage, actinic keratoses, UV lamps, hidradenitis suppurativa, age-related changes in male skin, changes in female hair with aging, nonabltaive laser rejuvenation, and cryolipolysis, and chapters have been updated throughout to keep this at the forefront of work and practice. The Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy is published in association with the __Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.__ "Cover"--"Half Title"--"Title Page" -- "Copyright Page" -- "Contents" -- "Contributors" -- "Section I: Skin Science and Parameters" -- "1. Skin Physiology and Gender" -- "2. Climatic Influence on Cosmetic Skin Parameters" -- "3. Transepidermal Water Loss" -- "4. Nail Penetration" -- "Section II: Pharmacology of Cosmetic Products and Ingredients" -- "5. Sensitive Skin: New Findings Yield New Insights" -- "6. Organic Acids with Novel Functions: Hydroxy, Bionic, N-acetylamino Acids and N-acylpeptide Derivatives" -- "7. Retinyl Propionate and Related Retinoids" -- "8. Idebenone (Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone)" -- "9. Antioxidants" -- "10. Topical Retinol: An Efficacious Solution for Improvement of Main Photodamage Signs" -- "11. Applications of Non-Denatured Soy in Skin Care" -- "12. Kinetin" -- "13. Urokinase and Plasmin in Dry Skin and Skin Aging" -- "14. Ceramides and the Skin" -- "15. 4-Hexyl-1,3-Phenylenediol, an NF-kB Inhibitor, Improving Clinical Signs of Aging" -- "16. Perfumes" -- "17. Alternative and Natural Treatments in Dermatology" -- "Section III: Non-Pathological Skin Treatments" -- "18. Skin Care Products for Normal, Dry, and Greasy Skin" -- "19. Self-Tanning Products" -- "20. Astringents, Masks, and Ancillary Skin Care Products" -- "21. Regulatory Overview of Cosmeceuticals" -- "22. Photodamage: Protection" -- "23. Photodamage and Skin Cancer: How Successful Are Sunscreens as a Means of Prevention?" -- "24. Photodamage: Protection and Reversal with Topical Antioxidants" -- "25. Actinic Keratosis" -- "26. Safety of UV Nail Lamps as Used in Professional Nail Salons" -- "Section IV: Specific Locations and Conditions" -- "27. Hair Care" -- "28. Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis" -- "29. The Periorbital Wrinkle" -- "30. Cosmetology for Normal Nails" -- "31. Cosmetics for Abnormal and Pathological Nails This text documents the science that lies behind the expanding field of cosmetic dermatology so that clinicians can practice with confidence and researchers can be fully aware of the clinical implications of their work. New chapters have been added to this edition on photodamage, actinic keratoses, UV lamps, hidradenitis suppurativa, age-related changes in male skin, changes in female hair with aging, nonabltaive laser rejuvenation, and cryolipolysis, and chapters have been updated throughout to keep this at the forefront of work and practice.The Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy is published in association with the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.