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Eczema itches, so sufferers scratch. But scratching causes eczema. Thus the vicious circle is born. By the time most eczema sufferers see a doctor, the scratching has become habitual and no treatment can stop the outbreaks. Developed by a leading team of dermatologists and psychologists, the mind-body program in this book explains how to stop eczema by modifying behavior when dealing with outbreaks so as to break the scratching habit. Dozens of helpful illustrations are included.

This manual offers detailed, step-by-step guidance to dermatologic surgical procedures. The coverage provides three main sections - General Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Lasers and Miscellaneous topics - over 60 chapters with a concise templated format. Each chapter features five sections: pre-operative care, step by step surgical technique, post operative care and follow up, complications, and prevention and management of complications. Filled with clear descriptions and illustrations...

The Art and Science of Dermal Formulation Development is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of transdermal and topical formulation development, covering preclinical studies, evaluation, and regulatory approval. It enables the reader to understand the opportunities and challenges in developing products and how risks can be mitigated. Over the last 25 years, expertise in this area has declined whilst drug delivery systems for other administration routes have developed significantly....

For twenty-five years, Dermatotoxicology has stood as the definitive reference book in the field. A generation of toxicologists and dermatologists has consulted this volume throughout their careers, finding within it a wealth of theoretical and practical guidance. Updated and expanded to reflect the latest developments in skin toxicology, Dermatotoxicology, Sixth Edition includes fundamental information on the mechanisms of action of toxic substances on the skin, as well as practical informatio...

Confirm adverse effects with the only source for practicing dermatologists, pharmacists and clinicians devoted to newly approved, commonly prescribed, and over-the-counter drugs including herbals and supplements. With an alphabetic listing of more than 7,000 drugs, herbals and supplements combined, Litt's is the dermatologist's number one choice fo

Communication between cells via intercellular channels – gap junctions – appears essential to certain developmental processes and appropriate organ function. Gap Junctions in Development and Disease aims to describe the molecular events underlying impaired development and disease. Beginning with a comprehensive review of various mouse and human genes encoding the channel-forming connexins, later chapters describe several connexin mutations associated with human diseases such as hereditary deafne...

The authors start the book with overviews of the understanding and management of atopic dermatitis in conventional and Chinese medicine. They then review how atopic dermatitis was treated with herbal medicine and other Chinese medicine therapies in past eras, and highlight the treatments that continue to be used in contemporary clinical practice.The authors use evidence-based medicine principles and scientific techniques to review the current state of evidence from clinical studies of Chinese he...

Provides practical information on the day-to-day management of psoriasis.

This text is the layperson''s complete guide to preventing, identifying and treating a variety of common skin conditions. It presents ways to protect and care for the skin to prevent further problems.'

Harry's Cosmeticology, one of the most popular cosmetic technical books of all time, has been updated by Dr Martin M. Rieger, together with an international team of experts in different areas of the cosmetic science. The eighth edition, regarded as an essential reference for cosmetic chemists, cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons, is structured to provide a overall understanding of the most current formulation and production processes in the cosmetic industry. The chapters on skin, hai...