| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 305 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Dermatology : clinical & basic science series |
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Dermatology (CRC Press)
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| Contents |
Front cover; Preface; Acknowledgment; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1. Copper and Copper Alloys; Chapter 2. Corrosion Chemistry of Copper: Formation of Potentially Skin-Diffusible Compounds; Chapter 3. Basics of Metal Skin Penetration: Scope and Limitations; Chapter 4. Percutaneous Absorption of Copper Compounds; Chapter 5. Diffusion of Copper Through Human Skin In Vivo; Chapter 6. Irritation Potential of Copper Compounds; Chapter 7. Copper Hypersensitivity: Dermatologic Aspects-Overview; Chapter 8. Copper in Medicine and Personal Care: A Historical Overview |
| Summary |
Copper is increasingly recognized for its possible role in the prevention and moderation of disease, as well as the treatment of a number of conditions including skin irritation, sensitization, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. This source reviews general principles of percutaneous penetration to clarify the mechanisms controlling anti-inflammatory activity, dermal sensitivity, and the absorption of copper compounds in the human body and the effects of these functions on healthy skin and human health |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Copper -- Absorption and adsorption.
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Copper in the body.
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Skin absorption.
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Copper compounds -- Physiological effect
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Copper -- metabolism
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Skin Absorption
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Arthritis -- therapy
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Copper -- adverse effects
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Copper -- therapeutic use
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact -- etiology
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MEDICAL -- Biochemistry.
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Copper -- Absorption and adsorption
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Copper in the body
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Skin absorption
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hostýnek, Jurij J.
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Maibach, Howard I.
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| ISBN |
9781420009439 |
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1420009435 |
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