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Book Synopsis

Vitiligo is a disorder having a significant impact in dark-skinned individuals. Along with the historical, cultural, and psychological aspects of the disease the multifactorial pathogenesis of this disorder is discussed in detail with special emphasis on the newer hypotheses proposed in the causation. Descriptions of the clinical aspects of the disease are supplemented with clinical photographs covering the latest therapeutic and surgical treatment options. Nonconventional treatments such as cosmetic camouflage and tattooing are also discussed. Topics of controversy such as the role of diet, patient selection for surgery, and so on, are covered in depth.

Key Features

  • Discusses the recent advances in treatment
  • Evidence-based approach
  • Quality of life and psychological aspects covered
  • Nonconventional treatment options included with practical tips on vitiligo surgery
  • Controv

    Table of Contents

    SECTION I: THE BASICS OF VITILIGO

    Ch 1 History and Cultural Aspects of Vitiligo

    Ch 2 Definition, Epidemiology, and Prevalence

    Ch 3 Vitiligo: An Indian Scenario

    Ch 4 Basic Science

    Ch 5 Etiopathogenesis

    SECTION II: CLINICAL PROFILE OF VITILIGO

    Ch 6 Classification of Vitiligo

    Ch 7 Vitiligo Vulgar

    Ch 8 Segmental Vitiligo

    Ch 9 Acrofacial Vitiligo

    Ch 10 Mucosal Vitiligo

    Ch 11 Leukotrichia in Vitiligo

    Ch 12 Other Subtypes and Variants of Vitiligo

    Ch 13 Vitiligo and Associated Comorbidities

    Ch 14 Repigmentation in Vitiligo

    Ch 15 Special Groups

    Ch 15.1 Vitiligo and Pregnancy

    Ch 15.2 Pediatric Vitiligo

    Ch 15.3 Vitiligo and Immunodeficiency

    Ch 15.4 Vitiligo Onset in Late Age

    SECTION III: DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF VITILIGO

    Ch 16 Differential Diagnosis

    Ch 17 Noninvasive Tests

    Ch 18 Invasive Tests

    Ch 19 Assessment of the Disease

    Ch 20 Quality of Life Measures and Psychological Aspects in Vitiligo (Counseling and Support Groups)

    SECTION IV: TOPICAL TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO

    Ch 21 Topical Corticosteroids

    Ch 22 Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

    Ch 23 Topical Vitamin D Analogs

    Ch 24 Newer Agents for Topical Treatment

    Ch 25 Cosmetic Camouflage in Vitiligo

    SECTION V: SYSTEMIC TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO

    Ch 26 Oral Corticosteroids

    Ch 27 Other Immunosuppressive Agents in Vitiligo

    Ch 28 Role of Antioxidants in Vitiligo

    Ch 29 Newer Agents in Systemic Treatment

    SECTION VI: PHOTOTHERAPY AND LASERS

    Ch 30 UVA Therapy in Vitiligo

    Ch 31 UVB Therapy in Vitiligo

    Ch 32 Targeted Phototherapy

    Ch 33 Lasers in Vitiligo

    SECTION VII: OTHER THERAPIES FOR VITILIGO

    Ch 34 Alternative Medicine in Vitiligo Including Home Remedies

    Ch 35 Depigmenting Agents

    SECTION VIII: SURGICAL TREATMENT OF VITILIGO

    Ch 36 Surgical Treatment: Patient Evaluation and Expectation Assessment

    Ch 37 Tissue Grafting Techniques

    Ch 37.1 Minigrafting

    Ch 37.2 Ultrathin Skin Grafting

    Ch 37.3 Suction Blister Grafting

    Ch 37.4 The Epidermal Harvesting System (CelluTome™) for Stable Vitiligo Surgery

    Ch 37.5 Flip-Top Technique and Smash Grafting

    Ch 37.6 Hair Follicle Transplant

    Ch 37.7 Johhpur Technique

    Ch 38 Cellular Grafting Techniques

    Ch 38.1 Non-Cultured Epidermal Cell Suspension

    Ch 38.2 Cultured Melanocyte Grafting

    Ch 39 Management of Difficult Vitiligo (Acral, Genital, Lips, Palms, and Soles)

    Ch 40 Microneedling in Vitiligo

    Ch 41 PRP in Vitiligo

    Ch 42 Dermabrasion in Vitiligo

    Ch 43 Tattooing in Vitiligo

    SECTION IX: MISCELLANEOUS

    Ch 44 Role of Diet in Vitiligo

    Ch 45 Myths in Vitiligo

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780367543723, 978-0367543723
      ISBN10: 0367543729

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Vitiligo is a disorder having a significant impact in dark-skinned individuals. Along with the historical, cultural, and psychological aspects of the disease the multifactorial pathogenesis of this disorder is discussed in detail with special emphasis on the newer hypotheses proposed in the causation. Descriptions of the clinical aspects of the disease are supplemented with clinical photographs covering the latest therapeutic and surgical treatment options. Nonconventional treatments such as cosmetic camouflage and tattooing are also discussed. Topics of controversy such as the role of diet, patient selection for surgery, and so on, are covered in depth.

      Key Features

      • Discusses the recent advances in treatment
      • Evidence-based approach
      • Quality of life and psychological aspects covered
      • Nonconventional treatment options included with practical tips on vitiligo surgery
      • Controv

        Table of Contents

        SECTION I: THE BASICS OF VITILIGO

        Ch 1 History and Cultural Aspects of Vitiligo

        Ch 2 Definition, Epidemiology, and Prevalence

        Ch 3 Vitiligo: An Indian Scenario

        Ch 4 Basic Science

        Ch 5 Etiopathogenesis

        SECTION II: CLINICAL PROFILE OF VITILIGO

        Ch 6 Classification of Vitiligo

        Ch 7 Vitiligo Vulgar

        Ch 8 Segmental Vitiligo

        Ch 9 Acrofacial Vitiligo

        Ch 10 Mucosal Vitiligo

        Ch 11 Leukotrichia in Vitiligo

        Ch 12 Other Subtypes and Variants of Vitiligo

        Ch 13 Vitiligo and Associated Comorbidities

        Ch 14 Repigmentation in Vitiligo

        Ch 15 Special Groups

        Ch 15.1 Vitiligo and Pregnancy

        Ch 15.2 Pediatric Vitiligo

        Ch 15.3 Vitiligo and Immunodeficiency

        Ch 15.4 Vitiligo Onset in Late Age

        SECTION III: DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF VITILIGO

        Ch 16 Differential Diagnosis

        Ch 17 Noninvasive Tests

        Ch 18 Invasive Tests

        Ch 19 Assessment of the Disease

        Ch 20 Quality of Life Measures and Psychological Aspects in Vitiligo (Counseling and Support Groups)

        SECTION IV: TOPICAL TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO

        Ch 21 Topical Corticosteroids

        Ch 22 Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

        Ch 23 Topical Vitamin D Analogs

        Ch 24 Newer Agents for Topical Treatment

        Ch 25 Cosmetic Camouflage in Vitiligo

        SECTION V: SYSTEMIC TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO

        Ch 26 Oral Corticosteroids

        Ch 27 Other Immunosuppressive Agents in Vitiligo

        Ch 28 Role of Antioxidants in Vitiligo

        Ch 29 Newer Agents in Systemic Treatment

        SECTION VI: PHOTOTHERAPY AND LASERS

        Ch 30 UVA Therapy in Vitiligo

        Ch 31 UVB Therapy in Vitiligo

        Ch 32 Targeted Phototherapy

        Ch 33 Lasers in Vitiligo

        SECTION VII: OTHER THERAPIES FOR VITILIGO

        Ch 34 Alternative Medicine in Vitiligo Including Home Remedies

        Ch 35 Depigmenting Agents

        SECTION VIII: SURGICAL TREATMENT OF VITILIGO

        Ch 36 Surgical Treatment: Patient Evaluation and Expectation Assessment

        Ch 37 Tissue Grafting Techniques

        Ch 37.1 Minigrafting

        Ch 37.2 Ultrathin Skin Grafting

        Ch 37.3 Suction Blister Grafting

        Ch 37.4 The Epidermal Harvesting System (CelluTome™) for Stable Vitiligo Surgery

        Ch 37.5 Flip-Top Technique and Smash Grafting

        Ch 37.6 Hair Follicle Transplant

        Ch 37.7 Johhpur Technique

        Ch 38 Cellular Grafting Techniques

        Ch 38.1 Non-Cultured Epidermal Cell Suspension

        Ch 38.2 Cultured Melanocyte Grafting

        Ch 39 Management of Difficult Vitiligo (Acral, Genital, Lips, Palms, and Soles)

        Ch 40 Microneedling in Vitiligo

        Ch 41 PRP in Vitiligo

        Ch 42 Dermabrasion in Vitiligo

        Ch 43 Tattooing in Vitiligo

        SECTION IX: MISCELLANEOUS

        Ch 44 Role of Diet in Vitiligo

        Ch 45 Myths in Vitiligo

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