Acne & Scars

Description

Acne and Scars is a practical, illustrated guide to the management of acne. This book includes preventive and curative approaches to treating acne and scars along with new guidelines on treatment and management.

This book is comprised of thirteen chapters, beginning with the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and classification of the conditions. Subsequent chapters cover diagnosis and treatment, with the treatment section divided into several different therapies. These include hormonal, isotretinoin, laser and light based therapies, as well as new modalities and the role of diet in acne.

Further chapters cover acne scars, recent advances, and the psychological impact of acne and scars. Acne and Scars also includes a chapter for case studies, and another for frequently asked questions. With 250 full colour clinical images, this is an ideal book for all dermatologists.

Key Features

• A practical and illustrated guide to the management of acne and scars.
• Includes preventive and curative approaches for treating acne and scars along with new guidelines on treatment and management.
• Comprised of thirteen chapters, beginning with the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and classification of the conditions.
• Subsequent chapters cover diagnosis and treatment, with the treatment section divided into several different therapies. These include hormonal, isotretinoin, laser and light based therapies, as well as new modalities and the role of diet in acne.
• Further chapters cover acne scars, recent advances, and the psychological impact of acne and scars.
• Includes a chapter for case studies, and another for frequently asked questions.
• With 250 full colour clinical images, this is an ideal book for all dermatologists.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Epidemiology
3. Pathogenesis
4. Clinical Features and Classification
5. Diagnostic Evaluation
6. Differential Diagnosis Treatment
7. Hormonal Therapy
8. Isotretinoin Therapy
9. Laser and light based Therapies
10. Newer modalities in treatment
11. Role of diet in acne
12. Acne scars – evaluation and management
13. Most recent advances
14. Case studies
15. Impact of acne and acne scars on day to day life – Psychological impact
16. Frequently asked Questions
17. Summary