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A complete textbook of dermatologic science and practice focusing on the care of patients with moderately to heavily pigmented skinA Doody's Core Title for 2011!"The well-organized book is replete with clinical images and addresses the unique medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology issues that occur in skin of color. Important cultural considerations in providing optimal care to patients with skin of color are discussed. 4 Stars (Excellent)"--Mayo Clinic Proceedings"...provides readers with the first comprehensive reference for this subspecialty, ranging from the historic and cultural to the clinical and basic science components....More than 600 full-color photographs of preoperative and postoperative photographs foster the visual recognition of dermatologic diagnostics, and the text proves an excellent diagnostic reference for clinicians presented with puzzling dermatologic lesions. Dermatology for Skin of Color will be a critical and invaluable addition to the clinical reference library of any culturally competent physician."--JAMA"Excellent color clinical photographs on high quality glossy white paper make this book a pleasure to peruse....I would recommend this book to anyone caring for a multiracial mix of patients. It also serves as a good standalone general dermatology textbook. It is definitely one of the superior books currently available covering dermatology issues in patients of color. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review ServiceDermatology for Skin of Color is a comprehensive reference thoroughly detailing every aspect of dermatologic science as it applies to skin of color - from the development of the skin to the biology of hair and nails. All commonly encountered dermatologic problems of Africans, Asians, Native American, and other peoples are covered as are other diseases with significant skin manifestations.For each problem/disorder discussed, the authors offer detailed, specialized advice on diagnosis and treatment methods. Both medical and surgical treatment options are discussed as is cosmetic dermatology. In addition, folk remedies and over-the-counter treatments specifically targeting this population are also covered.Features600 superb full-color pre and post operative photographs that can also be used for patient education Clinical pearls impart the wisdom of experience of international experts Easy-to-use, standardized presentation describes each condition and procedure Comprehensive coverage that includes:Pediatric dermatology;Medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment options;;The differences between skin of color and Caucasian skin as well as the differences between ethnic groups with skin of color;Important basic science information on the structure and function of skin of color
Contents
ContributorsForewordIntroductionPrefaceAcknowledgmentsSection 1: Definitions, Epidemiology, and Cultural Considerations1. Skin of Color: A Historical Perspective, A. Paul Kelly2.Defining Skin of Color, Susan C. Taylor and Pamela Summers3. Epidemiology of Cutaneous Diseases, Michael Bigby4. Multicultural Competence in Dermatologic Practice, Flora N. Taylor5. Impact of Cultural Beliefs on Health Care, Marta I. Rendon and Jorge I. Gaviria6. Impact of Cultural Beliefs in Health Care in Blacks: Afro-Caribbean Culture, Traditions, Habits, and Practices, Fran E. Cook-Bolden and Jocelyne Papacharalambous7. Asian Cultural Habits and Practices, Richard S. Mizuguchi8. Hispanic Skin Remedies and Practices, Miguel Sanchez9. African-American Skin Remedies and Folk Healing Practices, Elena Jones and Jeanine Downie10. Homeopathic Medicine and Spiritualism: African-American Voodoo and Healing Remedies, Wilbert C. Jordan11. Psychiatric Aspects of Skin Color, Curley L. BondsSection 2: Structure, Function, and Biology12. The Structure and Function of Skin of Color, Sonia Badreshia-Bansal and Susan C. Taylor13. Nuances of Skin of Color, A. Paul Kelly14. Skin Lesions: Normal and Pathologic, Sharona Yashar and Jennifer Haley15. Histology, Jennifer Haley and Chandra Smart16. Genetics of Skin Diseases, Saundrett G. Arrindell and Shirley B. Russell17. Biology of Hair Follicles, Candrice R. Heath and Amy J. McMichael18. Biology of Nails, Nicole DeYampert, Gisela Torres, and Richard K. Sher19. Cutaneous Wound Healing, A. Paul Kelly and Elaine Bethell20. Cytokine Alterations and Cutaneous Diseases, Madeleine E. Gainers and Charles J. Dimitroff21. Complement System: Cellular and Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Kwame DeniankeSection 3: Cutaneous Disorders22. Psoriasis, Amy Geng, Jason McBean, Priya Swamy Zeikus, and Charles J. McDonald23. Pityriasis Rosea, Dwana R. Shabazz24. Lichen Planus, Khari Bridges25. Lichen Nitidus, Khari Bridges26. Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Nina Desai and Vincent DeLeo27. Atopic Dermatitis and Other Eczemas, Nina Desai and Andrew F. Alexis28. Erythema Chronicum Perstans and Related Disorders, Miguel R. Sanchezm and Tameka Lane29. Lichen Amyloidosis, Richard S. Mizuguchi30. Keloids, A. Paul Kelly31. Bullous Diseases, Mobolaji Opeola and Brittney Kaufman De ClerkSection 4: Hair, Scalp, and Nail Disorders32. Acne Keloidalis, A. Paul Kelly33. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, A. Paul Kelly34. Hair Care Practices, Chemene R. Quinn35. Alopecia, Chemene R. Quinn36. Seborrheic Dermatitis, Yvette Andree George37. Tinea Capitis, Marcy S. Alvarez and Nanette B. Silverberg38. Nail Disorders, Nathaniel J. Jellinek and C. Ralph Daniel, IIISection 5: Sebaceous and Sweat Gland Disorders39. Acne, Susan C. Taylor and Pamela Summers40. Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Shari Hicks-GrahamSection 6: Skin Color41. Melanoma in Skin of Color, Seaver L. Soon and Carl V. Washington, Jr.42. Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Algin B. Garrett43. Basal Cell Carcinoma, Seth B. Foreman and Algin B. Garrett44. Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Helen Halliday Craige and Amit G. PandyaSection 7: Pigmentary Disorders45. Disorders of Hypopigmentation, Justine Park and Doris Hexsel46. Vitiligo, Pearl E. Grimes47. Albinism, Amezi N. Okoro48. Melasma, Wendy E. Roberts49. Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Candrice R. Heath and Susan C. Taylor50. Periorbital Hypermelanosis, Raechele Cochran Gathers51. Maturational Hyperpigmentation, A. Melvin Alexander52. Solar Lentigines, Doris Hexsel53. Nevus of Ito/Ota, Marvi IqbalSection 8: Muscosal Disorders54. Biology and Pathology of the Oral Musoca, Diana Messadi, Ahn Le, Ginat W. Mirowski, and Heddie Sedano55. Genital Lesions in Men, Sean Doherty and Ted Rosen56. Genital Lesions in Women, Christy Doherty and Ted RosenSection 9: Dermatologic Infections57. Bacterial Infections, Micole Tuchman and Jeffrey M. Weinberg58. Folliculitis, Kim Nichols59. Fungal and Yeast Infections, Aditya K. Gupta and Lindsay E. Lynch60. Parsitic Infections, Shobita Rajagopalan61. Onchocerciasis, Edith Nkechi Nnoruka62. Leprosy, Tebebe Yemane Berhan and Shobita Rajagopalan63. Leishmaniasis, Tebebe Yemane Berhan and Edith Nkechi Nnoruka64. Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV, Wilbert C. JordanSection 10: Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Topical Agents65. Acute and Chronic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation, Including Photocarcinogenesis, Dakara Rucker Wright, Lawrence S.W. Khoo, and Henry W. Lim66. Topical Steroids, Ncoza Dlovaa and Nilesh Morar67. Topical Hydroquinones, Nilesh Morar and Ncoza DlovaSection 11: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases68. Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases, Lynn McKinley-Grant, Meredith Wernick, and Saurabh SinghSection 12: Cosmetic Dermatology69. Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color: Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Hair Transplantation, Augmentation, and Sclerotherapy, Valerie D. Callender and Cherie M. Young70. Cosmetic Products, Cheryl M. Burgess71. Skin and Lip Typology, Diane Baras and Lawrence Caisey72. Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra, Marcia J. Glenn73. The Use of Lasers for Treatment of Skin of Color Patients, Lori M. Hobbs74. Liposuction, Ella L. Toombs75. Rhinoplasty, Gina D. Jefferson, Jimmy J. Brown, and Lorenzo Brown76. Adjunctive Reduction Cheiloplasty, Gina D. Jefferson, Jimmy J. Brown, and Lorenzo Brown77. Other Head and Neck Surgicall Procedures, Jimmy J. Brown and Gina D. JeffersonSection 13: Pediatric Dermatology78. Pediatric Dermatology, Andrea TrowersSection 14: International Dermatology79. Common Skin Diseases and Treatment in Africa, Edith Nkechi Nnoruka, Felix D. Oresanya, and Osumane Faye80. Common Skin Diseases and Treatments in Asia, Joyce Teng-Ee Lim and Yuin-Chew Chan81. Common Skin Diseases and Treatments in North America: Mexico, Ivonne Arellano and Amado Saul82. Common Skin Diseases and Treatments in Latin America: Brazil, Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, Gabriela Munhoz-da-Fontoura, and Doris Hexsel83. Immunizations for International Travel, Jasmine YunSection 15: Atlas for Skin of Color: Africa, Asia, and Latin America84. Atlas for Skin of Color: Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Barbara Leppard, Rashmi Sarkar, Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, and Special Atlas Editor Allison Nichols MetzSection 16: A History of African American Dermatologists, Nineteenth through Twenty-First Centuries85. A History of African American Dermatologists: Nineteenth through Twenty-First Centuries, Angela D. Dillard and Frederick N. QuarlesIndexNER(01): WOW
