Henry Lim

Fully updated and revised—the go-to guide for accurately diagnosing and effectively treating dermatologic conditions of patients with skin of colorThe focus in dermatology and related texts is often on light European skin with scant attention to the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disease in people with medium and darker skin tones. Taylor and Kelly’s Dermatology for Skin of Color, Third Edition provides important information on every aspect of skin science as it applies to skin of color, from basic cutaneous biology to clinical management of diseases in patients with skin of color. This acclaimed, updated textbook fills a gap in dermatology literature, delivering comprehensive and in-depth review of diseases written by recognized experts. For each problem/disorder discussed, the authors offer detailed, specialized advice on diagnosis and treatment methods, including medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment options. In addition, over-the-counter treatments and folk remedies specifically targeting this population are covered. FEATURES:• Commonly and rarely seen dermatologic problems of patients with skin of color• Important basic science information on the structure and function of skin of color• Key points highlighted at the beginning of each chapter providing a summary/main takeaways for ease of use• Common clinical presentation describing each condition and procedure • Definitions, epidemiology, and cultural considerations • New chapters and new information on health care disparities, social determinants of health, COVID-19, telemedicine, and skin diagnoses• 105 updated and detailed chapters on epidemiology, cultural considerations, structure, function, and biology, a broad spectrum of cutaneous, hair, scalp and nail disorders, pigmentary diseases, infections, mucosal conditions, cosmetic and procedural dermatology• 1,000 superb full-color photos and illustrations

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The highly anticipated update of the complete textbook of dermatologic science and practice focusing on the care of patients with moderately to heavily pigmented skin – 21 new chapters with more than 900 photographs! Dermatology for Skin of Color, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that thoroughly details every aspect of dermatologic science as it applies to skin of color – from the development of the skin to the biology of hair and nails. All commonly encountered dermatologic problems of Africans, Asians, Arabs, Native Americans, and other peoples are covered, as are other diseases with significant skin manifestations. This second edition is significantly expanded with 21 new chapters covering dermatology for geriatric, adolescent, and pregnant patients, as well as depigmenting agents, viral infections, cutaneous manifestation of internal malignancy, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, photoaging, photosensivity, laser treatment for skin-tightening, toxins and fillers, cosmetic practices in Mexico, effects of tattooing and piercing, sickle cell disease, drug eruptions, and the biology of oral mucosa. It also features many more clinical pictures and improved organization. Extensively illustrated with more than 900 full-color photos, Dermatology for Skin of Color provides comprehensive coverage of medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment options, pediatric dermatology, differences between skin of color and Caucasian skin, differences between ethnic groups with skin of color, and important basic science information on the structure and function of skin of color. In addition, folk remedies and over-the-counter treatments specifically targeting this population are covered.

Dr Henry Lim, renown for expertise and research in photodermatology leads this issue of Dermatologic Clinics. Photodermatology in this issue addresses dermatoses brought on or accelerated by light as well as light forms for dermatology therapies. Photodermatology is used to diagnosis and treat many common conditions that bring patients to the dermatologist. Topics include: Introduction to photobiology; Evaluation of patients with photodermatologic conditions; Photoimmunology; Photoaging; Photocarcinogenesis; Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE); Actinic Prurigo; Hydroa vacciniforme and solar urticaria; Chronic actinic dermatitis; drug-induced photosensitivity; Cutaneous porphyrias; Photoaggravated dermatoses; Ultraviolet (UV) based therapy; Photodynamic therapy; Photoprotection. Dr Lim works with one his residents, So Yeon Paek, as his co-Editor on this issue. "On the whole, the book is very informative and nice to read. It is highly recommended to both clinicians and researchers who are interested in the field of photodermatology." Reviewed by: Department of Dermatology, Uppsala University Hospital on behalf of the Acta Dermato-Venereologica journal, Nov 2014