Overview
Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients present with increasing demands and expectations. Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structured content is divided into three sections: Basic aspects of hair growth, Hair and scalp disorders, and Fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. As an add-on it contains unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.
Full Product Details
Author: Ulrike Blume-Peytavi ,
David A. Whiting ,
Ralph M. Trüeb
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:
Width: 19.30cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 26.00cm
Weight: 1.440kg
ISBN: 9783642079900
ISBN 10: 3642079903
Pages: 564
Publication Date: 14 October 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
From the reviews: The book covers the full range of topics from basic principles of hair biology to rare genodermatoses that manifest as hair disorders. ... an effective didactic tool that can serve a wide variety of learners, from medical students to practicing clinicians and researchers. ... this book serves its purpose of providing up-to-date information on these topics as well as a good overview of the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various hair and scalp conditions. (Ashley R. Curtis and Amy J. McMichael, The New England Journal of Medicine, March, 2009)
Aus den Rezensionen: ... ein umfangreiches ... Werk ! Besonders macht das Buch, dass fur schulmedizinische Fachbucher eher ungewohnliche Kapitel uber naturliche Haarpflegeprodukte/Behandlung, Haarkosmetik und eine ... Abhandlung uber die Bedeutung des Haarfollikels enthalten sind. ... Insgesamt sind die Kapitel ubersichtlich gegliedert mit ... farbigen Abbildungen und Graphiken. Das Buch ist ... angenehm zu lesen ... Das Buch ! ist ein hervorragendes, klar gegliedertes Nachschlagewerk ... Es werden ... Fragen rund ums Haar nach dem aktuellen Stand der Forschung beantworten. Man kann sich sowohl die Grundlagen der Haarfollikelbiologie aneignen als auch seltene Haarerkrankungen nachlesen ... ( Kerstin Foitzik, in: JDDG - Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, June/2009, Issue 07, S. 566)
