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 ,  Ralph M. Trueb
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   1.731kg
ISBN:  

9783540469087

ISBN 10:   3540469087
Pages:   564
Publication Date:   16 July 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Biology of the Hair Follicle.- The Endocrine Control of the Hair Follicle.- Neuroimmunology of the Hair Follicle.- Biology of Hair Follicle Pigmentation.- Hair Follicle Vascularization and Innervation.- Molecular Genetics of Human Hair Diseases.- Histology of the Human Hair Follicle.- Hair Growth Assessment Techniques.- Male Androgenetic Alopecia.- Female Pattern Hair Loss.- Primary Cicatricial Alopecia.- Secondary Cicatricial and other Permanent Alopecias.- Diffuse Hair Loss.- Hair Loss in Children.- Alopecia Areata.- Hypertrichosis.- Hirsutism.- Scalp Tumors.- Disorders of the Scalp.- Psychocutaneous Disorders of Hair and Scalp.- Photoepilation.- Surgical Treatment of Hair Loss.- Tropical Dermatoses of the Scalp.- African Hair.- Hair Cosmetics.- Natural Products for Hair Care and Treatment.- Hair over the Ages and in Art – The Culture, and Social History of Hair and its Depiction in Art.- Hair in Forensic Medicine.

Reviews

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)

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