Description |
1 online resource (xxv, 766 pages) : illustrations, portraits (chiefly color) |
Contents |
Skin of color : a historical perspective -- Defining skin of color -- Epidemiology of cutaneous diseases -- Multicultural competence in dermatologic practice -- The impact of traditional cultures on health care practices : an overview -- The impact of traditional African American cultures on heath care practices -- The impact of traditional Asian cultures on health care practices -- The impact of traditional Hispanic cultures on health care practices -- The impact of traditional Arabian Gulf cultures on health care practices -- Psychiatric aspects of skin of color -- The structure and function of skin of color -- Histology -- Genetics of skin diseases -- Biology of hair follicles -- Biology of nails -- Biology of the oral mucosa -- Biology of wounds and wound care -- Acute effects of light on the skin -- Chronic effects of light on the skin -- Nuances of skin of color -- Skin lesions : normal and pathologic -- Dermatosis papulosa nigra -- Seborrheic dermatitis -- Psoriasis -- Pityriasis rosea -- Lichen planus and lichen nitidus -- Atopic dermatitis and other eczemas -- Allergic contact dermatitis -- Photosensitivity -- Erythema chronicum perstans and related disorders -- Amyloidosis -- Acquired bullous diseases |
Summary |
With the evolving knowledge of the field, this second edition is intended as both a textbook and as an up-to-date reference for all physicians, especially dermatologists, medical students, dermatology residents, and physician extenders. It contains chapters on structure, function, biology, and the myriad of diseases occurring in patients of color as well as cosmetic issues. In addition, Dermatology for Skin of Color provides a rich understanding of the cultural habits, practices, beliefs, and use of alternative medicine by patients of diverse backgrounds |
Notes |
Preceded by Dermatology for skin of color / [edited by] A. Paul Kelly, Susan C. Taylor. ©2009 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (AccessMedicine website, viewed February 25, 2019) |
Subject |
Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment
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Black race.
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Human skin color.
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Skin -- Diseases.
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Skin Diseases
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Cosmetic Techniques
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Ethnicity -- psychology
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Skin Diseases -- ethnology
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Skin Pigmentation -- physiology
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Black People
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Skin Pigmentation
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Black (general, race and ethnicity)
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Skin -- Diseases
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Black race
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Human skin color
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Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Kelly, A. Paul., editor
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Taylor, Susan C., editor.
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Lim, Henry W., 1949- editor.
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Anido Serrano, Ana Maria, editor.
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ISBN |
9780071805520 |
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0071805524 |
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0071805532 |
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9780071805537 |
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