The Pigmentary System 2/e

The Pigmentary System gathers into one convenient all-inclusive
volume a wealth of information about the science of pigmentation and
all the common and rare clinical disorders that affect skin color.
The two parts, physiology (science) and pathophysiology (clinical
disorders), are complementary and annotated so that those reading one
part can easily refer to relevant sections in the other. For the
clinician interested in common or rare pigment disorders or the
principles of teaching about such disorders, this book provides an
immediate and complete resource on the biologic bases for these
disorders. For the scientist studying the biology of melanocyte
function, the book provides a list of disorders that are related to
basic biological functions of melanocytes.The Pigmentary Systemhas a
completely new and up to date first part on the basic science of
pigmentation and the integration of melanocyte functions with other
epidermal cells and with various organ systems like the immune
system. The clinical chapters in part two are all updated on the
genetic basis of the disorder and recent advances in therapy. There
are new chapters on pigmentary disorders related to intestinal
diseases, the malignant melanocyte, benign proliferations of
melanocytes (nevi) and phototherapy with narrow band UV. Furthermore,
there are more than 400 color images of virtually all clinical
disorders.The book is ideal for all dermatologists and especially
those interested in disorders of pigmentation. It is of particular
use for pediatric dermatologists and medical geneticists caring for
patients with congenital and genetic pigmentary disorders. This
authoritative volume will fill the gap for dermatology
trainingprograms that do not have local experts on pigmentation.
Basic and cosmetic scientists studying pigmentation and melanocytes
will find the science and clinical correlations very useful in
showing human significance and relevance to the results of their
studies.

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Part I: The Physiology of the Pigmentary System
Section 1: Historical and Comparative Perspectives of the Pigmentary
System
Section 2: The Science of Pigmentation

Part II: The Pathophysiology of Pigmentary Disorders
Section 3: An Overview of Human Skin Color and its Disorders
Section 4: Disorders of Hypopigmentation, Depigmentation and
Hypochromia
Section 5: Disorders of Hyperpigmentation and Hyperchromia
Section 6: Disorders of Pigmentation of the Nails and Mucous Membranes
Section 7: Benign Neoplasms of Melanocytes
Section 8: Treatment of Pigmentary Disorders

Index
Plate section