Hair and Scalp Diseases: Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Treatments (Basic and Clinical Dermatology)

Hair and Scalp Diseases: Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Treatments is a succinct and comprehensive guide examining the treatment of scalp and hair disorders, with a special concentration on ethnicity, hair type, and morphology of hair. Treatments that go beyond accepted US and international guidelines are incorporated, as the authors examine the use of off-label medications in case-sensitive scenarios. Packed with photographs of the scalp and hair that document the pathology, clinical cases, and treatment solutions, Hair and Scalp Diseases: Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Treatments

• examines effective treatments that may differ from package inserts, allowing treatments for a wide range of patients with differing hair types
• integrates ethnic-related variables into discussions of diagnosis, treatment, and management across all chapters
• discusses approaches for patients with irritant and allergic contact dermatitis reactions of the scalp
• lists ingredients and results of data from treatments, including: mechanism of action, absorption characteristics, and general pharmacology in cosmetic, non-prescription, and prescription agents.
• provides a full chapter devoted to photographic analysis of hair for clinical use, including: camera type, varying angles, and specific steps for an effective photo.