Full 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 Points
Practical, illustrated guide to the management of acne
Includes recent advances, case studies and frequently asked questions
250 full colour clinical images
Contents
Introduction
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinical Features and Classification
Diagnostic Evaluation
Differential Diagnosis Treatment
Hormonal Therapy
Isotretinoin Therapy
Laser and light based Therapies
Newer modalities in treatment
Role of diet in acne
Acne scars - evaluation and management
Most recent advances
Case studies
Impact of acne and acne scars on day to day life - Psychological impact
Frequently asked Questions
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