Skin Diseases: An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798887404585)

Skin diseases refer to various diseases affecting the skin. There are several types of skin diseases, such as pemphigus, atopic dermatitis, eczema, skin cancer, vitiligo, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and alopecia areata. Some types of skin diseases that are rare include actinic prurigo, argyria and chromhidrosis. Acne is a common inflammatory disorder in which the hair follicles under the skin are clogged. Pemphigus is an autoimmune skin disease that leads to blistering of the skin and inside several organs such as mouth, nose, throat, eyes and genitals. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease that generally appears during childhood. It causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin. A number of clinical methods are available for the treatment of skin diseases, which include medications, laser skin resurfacing, steroid pills, creams or injections, and surgical procedures. This book unravels the recent studies on skin diseases. It includes contributions of experts and doctors which will provide innovative insights into these diseases. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Author: Derek Kennedy
ISBN-13: 9798887404585
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 253
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d