Vitiligo is a long-term condition that causes pale, white patches to develop on the skin due to lack of a chemical called melanin. It can affect any area of the skin, but most commonly occurs on skin exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck and hands (NHS Choices). This book is a concise guide to the treatment of vitiligo, with emphasis on the Modified Oral Mini-pulse regimen developed by the author. Beginning with an overview of the condition and general principles for treating skin diseases, the following chapters discuss treatment protocols for vitiligo, mistakes commonly made by clinicians, and also offers case histories. Key points * Concise guide to the treatment of vitiligo * Emphasis on Modified Oral Mini-pulse regimen developed by the author * Presents various case histories * Includes nearly 70 clinical photographs and tables
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN-10
9351521192
ISBN-13
9789351521198
eBay Product ID (ePID)
190935312
Product Key Features
Author
J. S. Pasricha
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine: Textbooks & Study Guides
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
150g
Height
216mm
Width
140mm
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication
20/03/2014
Place of Publication
New Delhi
Spine
5mm
Content Note
63 Colour Illustrations, 3 Tables
Author Biography
JS Pasricha MD PhD Professor and Head (Retired), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India