| Description |
1 online resource (317 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Editors -- Contributors -- Section I: The Basics of Vitiligo -- Chapter 1: History and Cultural Aspects of Vitiligo -- Introduction -- History of Vitiligo -- Cultural Aspects of Vitiligo -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Definition, Epidemiology, and Prevalence -- Definition -- Historical Aspects -- Epidemiology -- References -- Chapter 3: Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Epidemiology and Prevalence -- Clinical Features -- Associations -- References -- Chapter 4: Basic Science -- Melanin Synthetic Pathways |
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Raper-Mason Pathway -- Cutaneous Melanin Pigmentation -- Genetic Determinants of Human Skin Pigmentation (Constitutive Pigmentation) -- References -- Tanning (Facultative Pigmentation): Molecular Aspects -- Tyrosinase Activation -- Melanocyte Keratinocyte Interactions in Tanning -- Tanning Includes Enhanced DNA Repair Capacity -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Etiopathogenesis -- Genetics of Vitiligo -- Environmental Factors in Vitiligo -- Autoimmunity in Vitiligo -- Oxidative Stress -- Autophagy -- Neural Hypothesis -- References -- Section II: Clinical Profile of Vitiligo |
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Chapter 6: Classification of Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Evolution of the Classification of Vitiligo -- Rare Variants of Vitiligo -- References -- Chapter 7: Vitiligo Vulgaris -- Definition -- Epidemiology -- Clinical Features -- Course of Disease -- Associations -- Social Impact -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Segmental Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Epidemiology -- Pathogenesis -- Clinical Features -- Treatment -- Prognosis and Counseling -- References -- Chapter 9: Acrofacial Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Definition -- Lip-Tip Vitiligo -- Age of Onset and Distribution -- Family History |
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Association with Autoimmune Diseases -- Progression -- Diagnosis -- Treatment -- Pharmacological Treatment -- Surgical Treatment -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Mucosal Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Oral Vitiligo -- Genital Vitiligo -- Differential Diagnosis -- Management -- References -- Chapter 11: Leukotrichia in Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Incidence -- Follicular Melanogenesis and Pathogenesis of Leukotrichia -- Clinical Features -- Treatment Modalities in Repigmentation of Leukotrichia -- Theories of Repigmentation in Vitiligo and Leukotrichia -- References |
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Chapter 12: Other Subtypes and Variants of Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Pre-Vitiligo -- Unclassified Subtypes of Vitiligo -- Morphological Variants of Vitiligo -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Vitiligo and Associated Comorbidities -- Introduction -- Associated Diseases -- References -- Chapter 14: Repigmentation in Vitiligo -- Introduction -- Biochemistry of Melanogenesis -- Mechanism of Repigmentation in Vitiligo [.2.] -- Follicular Melanogenesis -- Special Factors Regulating Repigmentation -- Significance of Leukotrichia -- References -- Chapter 15: Special Groups |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Chapter 15.1: Vitiligo and Pregnancy |
| Subject |
Vitiligo -- Surgery
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Vitiligo -- drug therapy
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Vitiligo -- Etiology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Garg, Vijay Kumar
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Ghunawat, Sneha
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Mahajan, Khushbu
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| ISBN |
9781351621267 |
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1351621262 |
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