Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice

Author: Leslie S. Baumann
Published: March 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071362819
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 226

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* A "first" in cosmetic dermatology* The latest drugs, topical agents and non-invasive procedures * 231 illustrations including 77 color photographs 1) Scientific answers to everyday cosmetic problems 2) Clinical, factual and practical 3) Toward evidence-based medicine in cosmetic dermatology This outstanding text should serve as a spur to the medical community to insist upon well-researched cosmetic procedures. The new text Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice is designed to help you * Understand the basic science of the skin and the factors affecting its appearance * Comprehend the factors contributing to premature aging of the skin * Responsibly answer your patients' questions about the efficacy of skin care products * Feel confident when asked to recommend over-the-counter products * Learn the basics about collagen injections, botulinum toxin injections and chemical peels Get an unbiased review of the data available on various cosmetic products and procedures. Separate the facts form the myths in the aesthetic industry.

This unique, groundbreaking title is designed to help dermatologists understand the available information on various cosmetic products and procedures -- covering the latest research, drugs, topical agents and non-invasive procedures. It helps to bridge the knowledge gap between dermatology and cosmetic science, and allows the reader to:

understand the basic science of the skin and the factors affecting its appearance

responsibly answer patients' questions about the efficacy of skin care products

feel confident when asked to recommend over-the-counter products

learn the basics about collagen injections, botulinum toxin injections and chemical peels

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Pt. I Basic Concepts of Skin Science 1
Ch. 1 Basic Science of the Epidermis 3
Ch. 2 Basic Science of the Dermis 9
Ch. 3 Photoaging 13
Ch. 4 Cigarettes and Aging Skin 21
Ch. 5 Hormones and Aging Skin 25
Ch. 6 Dry Skin 29
Ch. 7 Sensitive Skin 33
Ch. 8 Hair Science and Hair Loss 41
Pt. II Skin Disease 53
Ch. 9 Acne 55
Ch. 10 Disorders of Pigmentation 63
Pt. III Cosmetic Science 73
Ch. 11 Sunscreens 75
Ch. 12 Retinoids 85
Ch. 13 Moisturizing Agents 93
Ch. 14 Depigmenting Agents 99
Ch. 15 Antioxidants 105
Ch. 16 Miscellaneous Cosmetic Products and Procedures 117
Ch. 17 Alternative Medicine 125
Pt. IV Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures 137
Ch. 18 The Cosmetic Uses of Botulinum Toxin 139
Ch. 19 Soft Tissue Augmentation 155
Ch. 20 Chemical Peels 173
Ch. 21 Techniques for Hair Removal 187
Pt. V A Broader Look at Cosmetic Dermatology 195
Ch. 22 Cosmeceuticals: Drugs versus Cosmetics 197
Ch. 23 Bioengineering of the Skin 199
Ch. 24 Tattooing and Body Piercing 205
Ch. 25 Psychosocial Aspects of Cosmetic Dermatology 213
Index 219

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