Comprehensive Textbook on Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder that has a particularly profound impact on individuals with darker skin types. This book provides a comprehensive overview of vitiligo, addressing not only its clinical presentation but also its historical, cultural, and psychological dimensions. The multifactorial pathogenesis of the disease is discussed in detail, with special emphasis on newer hypotheses regarding its causation. Clinical aspects are enriched with high-quality clinical photographs and an in-depth review of current medical, surgical, and emerging treatment options, offering a complete and practical guide for clinicians.

Key Features

• Recent Advances in Treatment: Covers the latest medical, surgical, and therapeutic developments in vitiligo management.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Clinical recommendations are supported by current scientific evidence.
• Holistic Perspective: Explores quality-of-life issues and psychological aspects associated with vitiligo.
• Nonconventional Therapies: Includes cosmetic camouflage, tattooing, and other alternative treatment options.
• Practical Surgical Guidance: Provides useful tips on patient selection and vitiligo surgery techniques.
• Controversial Topics Addressed: Discusses debated issues such as dietary influence and surgical indications in depth.

Product details

• ISBN-10 : 1138063592
• ISBN-13 : 978-1138063594
• Publisher : CRC Press; 1st Edition (September 17, 2020)
• Language: : English