Moisturizers

Description

Moisturizers is a concise resource for dermatologists and cosmetologists encompassing moisturisers for a range of specific dermatologic disorders.

The book is divided into eighteen chapters, beginning with a chapter on the classification of different moisturisers, and discussion on the myths and misconceptions surrounding them. Subsequent chapters cover the use of moisturisers for specific conditions, ranging from acne and rosacea, to neonatal skin care and eczema. The book also includes a chapter on natural moisturisers, and concludes with discussion on the potentially adverse effects of moisturisers, and a final chapter on moisturisers for hair and nails.

Key Features

• A unique title providing in-depth knowledge on the use of moisturizers for ideal skin care
• The title begins with chapters on indications for the use and myths and misconception about moisturizers
• Use of moisturizers in various skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and xerotic and icthyotic disorders has been elaborated upon in detail
• Chapters on the use of moisturizers in maintaining skin integrity and as barrier creams in prevention of hand eczema provide useful information on appropriate use of various moisturizing preparations
• Separate chapters on moisturizers in neonatal skin care, different racial skin types, and in Indian climate are important additions to the book
• Chapter on natural moisturizers, including vegetable oils makes the book comprehensive and provide a holistic overview of the subject
• Written by experts in the field of dermatology with an enormous knowledge and skill-base.

Table of Contents

1. Classification Of Moisturisers
2. Myths And Misconceptions Of Moisturisers
3. Skin Barrier, Stratum Corneum Maturation And Miniaturisation, TEWL
4. Indications Of Moisturisers In Skin
5. Moisturisers In Atopic Dermatitis
6. Moisturisers In Acne
7. Moisturisers For Rosacea And Sensitive Skin
8. Moisturisers In Xerotic And Icthyotic Disorders
9. Maintaining Skin Integrity And Moisturisers In Aged
10. Steroid Sparing Emollients In Dermatology
11. Neonatal Skin Care Moisturisers
12. Barrier Cream In Prevention Of Hand Eczema
13. Moisturising Different Racial Skin Types
14. Moisturisers In Indian Climate
15. Natural Moisturisers(Including Vegetable Oils)
16. Moisturisers For Melasma And Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
17. Adverse Effects Of Moisturizers
18. Moisturizers For Hair And Nails