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"A complete textbook of dermatologic science and practice focusing on the care of patients with moderately to heavily pigmented skin A Doody's Core Title for 2011! ""The well-organized book is replete with clinical images and addresses the unique medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology issues that occur in skin of color. Important cultural considerations in providing optimal care to patients with skin of color are discussed. 4 Stars (Excellent)""--Mayo Clinic Proceedings ""...provides readers with the first comprehensive reference for this subspecialty, ranging from the historic and cultural to the clinical and basic science components....More than 600 full-color photographs of preoperative and postoperative photographs foster the visual recognition of dermatologic diagnostics, and the text proves an excellent diagnostic reference for clinicians presented with puzzling dermatologic lesions. Dermatology for Skin of Color will be a critical and invaluable addition to the clinical reference library of any culturally competent physician.""--JAMA ""Excellent color clinical photographs on high quality glossy white paper make this book a pleasure to peruse....I would recommend this book to anyone caring for a multiracial mix of patients. It also serves as a good standalone general dermatology textbook. It is definitely one of the superior books currently available covering dermatology issues in patients of color. 3 Stars.""--Doody's Review Service Dermatology for Skin of Color is a comprehensive reference thoroughly detailing every aspect of dermatologic science as it applies to skin of color - from the development of the skin to the biology of hair and nails. All commonly encountered dermatologic problems of Africans, Asians, Native American, and other peoples are covered as are other diseases with significant skin manifestations. For each problem/disorder discussed, the authors offer detailed, specialized advice on diagnosis and treatment methods. Both medical and surgical treatment options are discussed as is cosmetic dermatology. In addition, folk remedies and over-the-counter treatments specifically targeting this population are also covered. Features 600 superb full-color pre and post operative photographs that can also be used for patient education Clinical pearls impart the wisdom of experience of international experts Easy-to-use, standardized presentation describes each condition and procedure Comprehensive coverage that includes:Pediatric dermatology;Medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment options;;The differences between skin of color and Caucasian skin as well as the differences between ethnic groups with skin of color;Important basic science information on the structure and function of skin of color"

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Author:   A. Paul Kelly ,  Susan Taylor
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:   Width: 22.60cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 28.70cm
Weight:   2.307kg
ISBN:  

9780071446716

ISBN 10:   0071446710
Pages:   752
Publication Date:   16 May 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   0071805524
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contributors Foreword Introduction Preface Acknowledgments Section 1: Definitions, Epidemiology, and Cultural Considerations 1. Skin of Color: A Historical Perspective, A. Paul Kelly 2.Defining Skin of Color, Susan C. Taylor and Pamela Summers 3. Epidemiology of Cutaneous Diseases, Michael Bigby 4. Multicultural Competence in Dermatologic Practice, Flora N. Taylor 5. Impact of Cultural Beliefs on Health Care, Marta I. Rendon and Jorge I. Gaviria 6. Impact of Cultural Beliefs in Health Care in Blacks: Afro-Caribbean Culture, Traditions, Habits, and Practices, Fran E. Cook-Bolden and Jocelyne Papacharalambous 7. Asian Cultural Habits and Practices, Richard S. Mizuguchi 8. Hispanic Skin Remedies and Practices, Miguel Sanchez 9. African-American Skin Remedies and Folk Healing Practices, Elena Jones and Jeanine Downie 10. Homeopathic Medicine and Spiritualism: African-American Voodoo and Healing Remedies, Wilbert C. Jordan 11. Psychiatric Aspects of Skin Color, Curley L. Bonds Section 2: Structure, Function, and Biology 12. The Structure and Function of Skin of Color, Sonia Badreshia-Bansal and Susan C. Taylor 13. Nuances of Skin of Color, A. Paul Kelly 14. Skin Lesions: Normal and Pathologic, Sharona Yashar and Jennifer Haley 15. Histology, Jennifer Haley and Chandra Smart 16. Genetics of Skin Diseases, Saundrett G. Arrindell and Shirley B. Russell 17. Biology of Hair Follicles, Candrice R. Heath and Amy J. McMichael 18. Biology of Nails, Nicole DeYampert, Gisela Torres, and Richard K. Sher 19. Cutaneous Wound Healing, A. Paul Kelly and Elaine Bethell 20. Cytokine Alterations and Cutaneous Diseases, Madeleine E. Gainers and Charles J. Dimitroff 21. Complement System: Cellular and Molecular Biology of Inflammation, Kwame Denianke Section 3: Cutaneous Disorders 22. Psoriasis, Amy Geng, Jason McBean, Priya Swamy Zeikus, and Charles J. McDonald 23. Pityriasis Rosea, Dwana R. Shabazz 24. Lichen Planus, Khari Bridges 25. Lichen Nitidus, Khari Bridges 26. Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Nina Desai and Vincent DeLeo 27. Atopic Dermatitis and Other Eczemas, Nina Desai and Andrew F. Alexis 28. Erythema Chronicum Perstans and Related Disorders, Miguel R. Sanchezm and Tameka Lane 29. Lichen Amyloidosis, Richard S. Mizuguchi 30. Keloids, A. Paul Kelly 31. Bullous Diseases, Mobolaji Opeola and Brittney Kaufman De Clerk Section 4: Hair, Scalp, and Nail Disorders 32. Acne Keloidalis, A. Paul Kelly 33. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, A. Paul Kelly 34. Hair Care Practices, Chemene R. Quinn 35. Alopecia, Chemene R. Quinn 36. Seborrheic Dermatitis, Yvette Andree George 37. Tinea Capitis, Marcy S. Alvarez and Nanette B. Silverberg 38. Nail Disorders, Nathaniel J. Jellinek and C. Ralph Daniel, III Section 5: Sebaceous and Sweat Gland Disorders 39. Acne, Susan C. Taylor and Pamela Summers 40. Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Shari Hicks-Graham Section 6: Skin Color 41. Melanoma in Skin of Color, Seaver L. Soon and Carl V. Washington, Jr. 42. Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Algin B. Garrett 43. Basal Cell Carcinoma, Seth B. Foreman and Algin B. Garrett 44. Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Helen Halliday Craige and Amit G. Pandya Section 7: Pigmentary Disorders 45. Disorders of Hypopigmentation, Justine Park and Doris Hexsel 46. Vitiligo, Pearl E. Grimes 47. Albinism, Amezi N. Okoro 48. Melasma, Wendy E. Roberts 49. Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Candrice R. Heath and Susan C. Taylor 50. Periorbital Hypermelanosis, Raechele Cochran Gathers 51. Maturational Hyperpigmentation, A. Melvin Alexander 52. Solar Lentigines, Doris Hexsel 53. Nevus of Ito/Ota, Marvi Iqbal Section 8: Muscosal Disorders 54. Biology and Pathology of the Oral Musoca, Diana Messadi, Ahn Le, Ginat W. Mirowski, and Heddie Sedano 55. Genital Lesions in Men, Sean Doherty and Ted Rosen 56. Genital Lesions in Women, Christy Doherty and Ted Rosen Section 9: Dermatologic Infections 57. Bacterial Infections, Micole Tuchman and Jeffrey M. Weinberg 58. Folliculitis, Kim Nichols 59. Fungal and Yeast Infections, Aditya K. Gupta and Lindsay E. Lynch 60. Parsitic Infections, Shobita Rajagopalan 61. Onchocerciasis, Edith Nkechi Nnoruka 62. Leprosy, Tebebe Yemane Berhan and Shobita Rajagopalan 63. Leishmaniasis, Tebebe Yemane Berhan and Edith Nkechi Nnoruka 64. Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV, Wilbert C. Jordan Section 10: Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Topical Agents 65. Acute and Chronic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation, Including Photocarcinogenesis, Dakara Rucker Wright, Lawrence S.W. Khoo, and Henry W. Lim 66. Topical Steroids, Ncoza Dlovaa and Nilesh Morar 67. Topical Hydroquinones, Nilesh Morar and Ncoza Dlova Section 11: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases 68. Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases, Lynn McKinley-Grant, Meredith Wernick, and Saurabh Singh Section 12: Cosmetic Dermatology 69. Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color: Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Hair Transplantation, Augmentation, and Sclerotherapy, Valerie D. Callender and Cherie M. Young 70. Cosmetic Products, Cheryl M. Burgess 71. Skin and Lip Typology, Diane Baras and Lawrence Caisey 72. Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra, Marcia J. Glenn 73. The Use of Lasers for Treatment of Skin of Color Patients, Lori M. Hobbs 74. Liposuction, Ella L. Toombs 75. Rhinoplasty, Gina D. Jefferson, Jimmy J. Brown, and Lorenzo Brown 76. Adjunctive Reduction Cheiloplasty, Gina D. Jefferson, Jimmy J. Brown, and Lorenzo Brown 77. Other Head and Neck Surgicall Procedures, Jimmy J. Brown and Gina D. Jefferson Section 13: Pediatric Dermatology 78. Pediatric Dermatology, Andrea Trowers Section 14: International Dermatology 79. Common Skin Diseases and Treatment in Africa, Edith Nkechi Nnoruka, Felix D. Oresanya, and Osumane Faye 80. Common Skin Diseases and Treatments in Asia, Joyce Teng-Ee Lim and Yuin-Chew Chan 81. Common Skin Diseases and Treatments in North America: Mexico, Ivonne Arellano and Amado Saul 82. Common Skin Diseases and Treatments in Latin America: Brazil, Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, Gabriela Munhoz-da-Fontoura, and Doris Hexsel 83. Immunizations for International Travel, Jasmine Yun Section 15: Atlas for Skin of Color: Africa, Asia, and Latin America 84. Atlas for Skin of Color: Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Barbara Leppard, Rashmi Sarkar, Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, and Special Atlas Editor Allison Nichols Metz Section 16: A History of African American Dermatologists, Nineteenth through Twenty-First Centuries 85. A History of African American Dermatologists: Nineteenth through Twenty-First Centuries, Angela D. Dillard and Frederick N. Quarles Index

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Dr. Taylor is Harvard trained and is internationally recognized for her research in skin of color. She is the director of the first-of-its kind Skin of Color Center at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, NYC. She is chair of the Women's Task Force and a member of the Health Care Delivery Committee and the Minority Student Mentors Program for the American Academy of Dermatology. In May of this year, Amistad Publishing (Harper Collins) published a trade bok entitled BROWN SKIN: DR. SUSAN TAYLOR'S PRESCRIPTION FOR FLAWLESS KING HAIR AND NAILS.

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