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Title Nail therapies / edited by Robert Baran, Dimitris Rigopoulos
Published London ; New York : Informa Healthcare, 2012

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Description 1 online resource : color illustrations
Contents Front Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements and Contributors; Chapter 1 Anatomy and physiology of the nail unit; Chapter 2 Abnormalities of the nail contour; Chapter 3 Psoriasis; Chapter 4A Onychomycosis; Chapter 4B Future therapies for onychomycosis; Chapter 5 Lichen planus; Chapter 6 Pseudomonas infection; Chapter 7 Herpes simplex (herpetic whitlow, herpetic paronychia); Chapter 8 Warts; Chapter 9 Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau; Chapter 10 Acute paronychia; Chapter 11 Chronic paronychia; Chapter 12 Yellow nail syndrome; Chapter 13 Eczema; Chapter 14 Nail fragility syndrome
Chapter 15 OnycholysisChapter 16 Onychotillomania; Chapter 17 Nail abnormalities in oncology practice; Chapter 18 Bowen's disease; Chapter 19 Squamous cell carcinoma; Chapter 20 Melanonychia; Chapter 21 Longitudinal erythronychia; Chapter 22 Exostosis; Chapter 23 Glomus tumor; Chapter 24 Myxoid pseudo cyst (mucous cyst, ganglion); Chapter 25 Nail cosmetics and real nail prostheses; Chapter 26 Onychocosmeceuticals; Chapter 27 Nail surgery; Chapter 28 Complications in nail surgery; Chapter 29 Biopsy of the nail area; Chapter 30 Matricectomy; Chapter 31 Removal of the proximal nail fold: Why?
Summary Nails are an important component of dermatology and of general practice, since they are a prominent part of a patientâ€TMs image projected to the world. As such, dermatologists and those in family practice not fully up to date with the various options available will welcome this succinct resource to give guidance on all types of treatment. This reference guide from international experts covers both the diseased and the injured nail and both medical and surgical options, using a highly visual style to convey the relevant information at a glance
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Nails (Anatomy) -- Diseases.
Nails (Anatomy) -- Diseases -- Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential.
Nails, Malformed
Nail Diseases -- diagnosis
Nail Diseases -- therapy
Nail Diseases
Diagnosis, Differential
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Skin.
MEDICAL -- Dermatology.
Diagnosis, Differential
Nails (Anatomy) -- Diseases
Form Electronic book
Author Baran, R. (Robert)
Rigopoulos, Dimitris
ISBN 1842145762
9781842145760