Preventive dermatology [electronic resource] / Robert A. Norman (Ed.)

Chronological aging takes a toll on all and is especially visible on the most recognizable features of our facial skin. As the population ages it is demanding more help, including prevention of skin problems. We live in a world between expectation and reality, and the goal for dermatologists is to h...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Other Authors: Norman, Robert A., 1955-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer, ©2010.
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Table of Contents:
  • Stress, relaxation, and general well-being
  • Smoking, obesity/nutrition, sun and the skin
  • Raising awareness on the health literacy epidemic
  • Domestic violence, abuse, and neglect: indicators for dermatology
  • Working with other healthcare providers
  • The future of dermatological therapy and preventive dermatology
  • Prevention of drug reactions and allergies in dermatology
  • Xerosis and stasis dermatitis
  • Photoprotection
  • Biologics
  • Occupational dermatology
  • Diagnosis and prevention of bullous diseases
  • Diagnosis and prevention of atopic eczema
  • Prevention of psoriasis
  • Sports dermatology: prevention
  • Prevention of cosmetic problems
  • Nutrition, vitamins, and supplements
  • Vaccines for viral diseases
  • Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases from office to globe
  • Current vaccination in dermatology
  • Prevention of skin infections
  • Wound prevention
  • Prevention of surgical complications
  • Prevention of keloids.
  • Appendices: Patient handouts: preventive dermatology topics
  • Skin performance assessment questionnaire.