This title is "first" in cosmetic dermatology. It includes the latest drugs, topical agents and non-invasive procedures. It offers 231 illustrations including 77 color photographs: scientific answers to everyday cosmetic problems; clinical, factual and practical; and, toward evidence-based medicine in cosmetic dermatology. This outstanding text should serve as a spur to the medical community to insist upon well-researched cosmetic procedures.The new text "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice" is designed to help you: understand the basic science of the skin and the factors affecting its appearance; comprehend the factors contributing to premature aging of the skin; responsibly answer your patients' questions about the efficacy of skin care products; feel confident when asked to recommend over-the-counter products; learn the basics about collagen injections, botulinum toxin injections and chemical peels; and, get an unbiased review of the data available on various cosmetic products and procedures. Separate the facts form the myths in the aesthetic industry.
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PART I Basic Concepts of Skin Science Chapter 1 Basic Science of the Epidermis Chapter 2 Basic Science of the Dermis Chapter 3 Photoaging Chapter 4 Cigarettes and Aging Skin Chapter 5 Hormones and Aging Skin Chapter 6 Dry Skin Chapter 7 Sensitive Skin Chapter 8 Hair Science and Hair Loss PART II Skin Disease Chapter 9 Acne Chapter 10 Disorders of Pigmentation PART III Cosmetic Science Chapter 11 Sunscreens Chapter 12 Retinoids Chapter 13 Moisturizing Agents Chapter 14 Depigmenting Agents Chapter 15 Antioxidants Chapter 16 Miscellaneous Cosmetic Products and Procedures Chapter 17 Alternative Medicine PART IV Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures Chapter 18 The Cosmetic Uses of Botulinum Toxin Chapter 19 Soft Tissue Augmentation Chapter 20 Chemical Peels Chapter 21 Techniques for Hair Removal PART V A Broader Look at Cosmetic Dermatology Chapter 22 Cosmeceuticals:Drugs versus Cosmetics Chapter 23 Bioengineering of the Skin Chapter 24 Tattooing and Body Piercing Chapter 25 Psychosocial Aspects of Cosmetic Dermatology Index
