S Sacchidanand

This book is a comprehensive guide to hair disorders. Beginning with an introduction to hair anatomy, the following chapters discuss various hair disorders, from more common conditions such as alopecia, hair shaft disorders and itchy and scaly scalp problems, to less common conditions including follicular tumours and psychosomatic hair disorders. The final sections describe the latest advances in surgical treatments for hair disorders including hair restoration surgery, hair transplantation, and stem cell therapy for hair loss. A complete chapter is dedicated to hair loss in women. More than 565 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to hair disordersCovers numerous common and less common conditionsComplete chapter dedicated to hair loss in womenDescribes latest advances in surgical therapies

Snapshots in Dermatology is a comprehensive guide to common skin conditions for trainees. The book is a combination of text and atlas with nearly 1000 pages presenting photographs and descriptions of numerous skin diseases and systemic diseases with skin manifestations in a single reference. Each section follows a step by step format, discussing history, etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, associated syndromes, differential diagnosis and treatment. More than 285 colour photographs, illustrations and tables enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to common skin conditions for traineesText and photographs present numerous skin diseases and systemic diseases with skin manifestationsEasy to read, step by step formatIncludes more than 285 full colour photographs, illustrations and tables

Nail abnormalities are common and appearances can be difficult to diagnose with certainty. They may be a sign of an underlying internal disease or disorder so it is vital that correct diagnosis and treatment are achieved. This book is a comprehensive guide to the anatomy, infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours of the nail. Beginning with detailed discussion on nail evolution, anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, blood supply and functions, the following chapters examine numerous nail disorders in children and adults. The final chapters describe nail surgery and nail cosmetics, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of various products. The thorough text is further enhanced by numerous full colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic images, to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to disorders of the nailDescribes in detail the anatomy, embryology and functions of nailDiscusses infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours in all age groupsSeparate chapters on nail surgery and nail cosmeticsIncludes more than 275 full colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic images