Melasma is a very common patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, almost entirely seen in women in the reproductive years (MedicineNet.com). This book is a concise guide to the dermatological disorder, Melasma. Divided into 14 chapters, the book covers all aspects of the condition, starting with epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and its global distribution. Various treatment options are described such as photo-protection, cosmetic camouflage, hydroquine- based therapies, and chemical peels. The concluding chapters feature discussion on the quality of life of melasma patients, and melasma in men. Written by international experts in the field of dermatology, Melasma: A Mograph includes full colour images to enhance the concise, but informative text. Key Points * Covers epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and therapies * Includes chapters on quality of life and melasma in men * Text enhanced by full colour images
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN-10
9351525430
ISBN-13
9789351525431
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209373677
Product Key Features
Author
Rashmi Sarkar
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Clinical Medicine: Professional
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
New Delhi
Content Note
16 Colour Illustrations
Author Biography
Rashmi Sarkar MD MNAMS Professor, Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNJP Hospital, New Delhi, India