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Book Synopsis

A quick-reference guide to the accurate diagnosis and safe, effective treatment of disorders of the hair and nail

From the basics of hair and nail anatomy and physiology to clear, effective diagnosis and treatment guidelines, Disorders of the Hair and Nail explains how to treat and manage disorders in patients of all ethnicitiesâquickly and effectively. Whether youâre a dermatologist, primary care physician, PA, or NP, this unmatched guide provides everything you need to know about the most common disorders, including alopecia, psoriasis, and scalp and fungal nail infections, as well as more uncommon disorders.

Packed with 250 photos, Disorders of the Hair and Nail provides diagnostic tools, pearls in clinical practice, and tips for accelerating the pace of diagnosis. Inside, youâll find expert coverage of a wide array of disease and disorders, including:

  • Bullous Diseases
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Onychomycosis
  • Traumatic

    Table of Contents

    PART I - Approach to Nail Disorders

    1 Nail Anatomy and Physiology: What YouNeed to Know

    2 Nail Diagnostic Tools

    3 Congenital Nail Disorders

    PART II - Inflammatory Nail Disorders

    4 Nail Psoriasis

    5 Nail Lichen Planus

    6 Bullous Disorders

    7 Trachyonychia

    8 Nail Contact Dermatitis

    9 Chronic Paronychia

    PART III - Infective Nail Disorders

    10 Viral Infections of the Nail

    11 Bacterial Infections

    12 Onychomycosis

    PART IV - Traumatic Nail Disorders

    13 Onychotillomania

    14 Onycholysis

    15 Nail Ingrowing

    16 Nail Fragility

    PART V - Tumors of the Nails

    17 Non-Melanocytic Nail Tumors

    18 Benign Melanocytic Lesions of the Nail

    19 Nail Melanoma

    PART VI - Approach to Hair Disorders

    20 Hair Anatomy and Physiology: What YouNeed to Know

    21 Diagnostic Tools: What You Need andHave to Know

    22 Hereditary Hair Disorders

    23 Ethnic Hair Disorders

    PART VII - Non-Scarring Alopecia

    24 Alopecia Areata (AA)

    25 Female Pattern Hair Loss

    26 Male Pattern Hair Loss

    27 Acute Telogen Effluvium

    28 Chronic Telogen Effluvium

    29 Drug-Induced Alopecia

    30 Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Changes and Alopecia

    PART VIII - Scarring Alopecia

    31 Lichen Planopilaris and Its Variants

    32 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    33 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

    34 Folliculitis Decalvans

    35 Traction Alopecia

    36 Trichotillomania

    PART IX - Scaling Disorders of the Scalp

    37 Seborrheic Dermatitis

    38 Scalp Psoriasis

    39 Scalp Contact Dermatitis

    PART X - Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp

    40 Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

    41 Scalp Acne

    42 Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

    43 Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp

    44 Scalp Infections and Infestations

    PART XI - Localized Hair Loss

    45 Eyebrow and Eyelash Alopecia

    46 Beard Alopecia

    47 Disorders of Body Hair Growth

    48 Hair Breakage

    49 Changes in Hair Color

    50 Itchy Scalp

    INDEX

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      Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
      Publication Date: 13/10/2023
      ISBN13: 9781260462470, 978-1260462470
      ISBN10: 1260462471
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A quick-reference guide to the accurate diagnosis and safe, effective treatment of disorders of the hair and nail

      From the basics of hair and nail anatomy and physiology to clear, effective diagnosis and treatment guidelines, Disorders of the Hair and Nail explains how to treat and manage disorders in patients of all ethnicitiesâquickly and effectively. Whether youâre a dermatologist, primary care physician, PA, or NP, this unmatched guide provides everything you need to know about the most common disorders, including alopecia, psoriasis, and scalp and fungal nail infections, as well as more uncommon disorders.

      Packed with 250 photos, Disorders of the Hair and Nail provides diagnostic tools, pearls in clinical practice, and tips for accelerating the pace of diagnosis. Inside, youâll find expert coverage of a wide array of disease and disorders, including:

      • Bullous Diseases
      • Bacterial Infections
      • Onychomycosis
      • Traumatic

        Table of Contents

        PART I - Approach to Nail Disorders

        1 Nail Anatomy and Physiology: What YouNeed to Know

        2 Nail Diagnostic Tools

        3 Congenital Nail Disorders

        PART II - Inflammatory Nail Disorders

        4 Nail Psoriasis

        5 Nail Lichen Planus

        6 Bullous Disorders

        7 Trachyonychia

        8 Nail Contact Dermatitis

        9 Chronic Paronychia

        PART III - Infective Nail Disorders

        10 Viral Infections of the Nail

        11 Bacterial Infections

        12 Onychomycosis

        PART IV - Traumatic Nail Disorders

        13 Onychotillomania

        14 Onycholysis

        15 Nail Ingrowing

        16 Nail Fragility

        PART V - Tumors of the Nails

        17 Non-Melanocytic Nail Tumors

        18 Benign Melanocytic Lesions of the Nail

        19 Nail Melanoma

        PART VI - Approach to Hair Disorders

        20 Hair Anatomy and Physiology: What YouNeed to Know

        21 Diagnostic Tools: What You Need andHave to Know

        22 Hereditary Hair Disorders

        23 Ethnic Hair Disorders

        PART VII - Non-Scarring Alopecia

        24 Alopecia Areata (AA)

        25 Female Pattern Hair Loss

        26 Male Pattern Hair Loss

        27 Acute Telogen Effluvium

        28 Chronic Telogen Effluvium

        29 Drug-Induced Alopecia

        30 Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Changes and Alopecia

        PART VIII - Scarring Alopecia

        31 Lichen Planopilaris and Its Variants

        32 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

        33 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

        34 Folliculitis Decalvans

        35 Traction Alopecia

        36 Trichotillomania

        PART IX - Scaling Disorders of the Scalp

        37 Seborrheic Dermatitis

        38 Scalp Psoriasis

        39 Scalp Contact Dermatitis

        PART X - Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp

        40 Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

        41 Scalp Acne

        42 Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

        43 Pustular Dermatoses of the Scalp

        44 Scalp Infections and Infestations

        PART XI - Localized Hair Loss

        45 Eyebrow and Eyelash Alopecia

        46 Beard Alopecia

        47 Disorders of Body Hair Growth

        48 Hair Breakage

        49 Changes in Hair Color

        50 Itchy Scalp

        INDEX

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