Dermoscopy of the Hair and Nails, Second Edition

Dermoscopy in Hair and Scalp Disorders, 2nd Edition, edited by Antonella Tosti, is a comprehensive, updated reference on the use of dermoscopy for evaluating hair and nail disorders. Since the first edition, dermoscopy has become a widely used, essential tool in diagnosing and monitoring hair diseases. This edition expands coverage to nail dermoscopy and includes previously underrepresented hair disorders, reflecting advances in both technology and clinical practice.

Key Features

• Extensive coverage of hair disorders, including alopecias, hair shaft abnormalities, pediatric hair disorders, hair weathering, inflammatory scalp disorders, and infections
• Detailed guidance on dermoscopy-guided biopsies for accurate diagnosis and disease staging
• Expanded section on nail dermoscopy, covering the nail plate, proximal nail fold, hyponychium, and distal edge of the nail
• Discussion of nail disorders, including inflammatory and traumatic conditions, onychomycosis, melanonychia, and nail tumors
• Focus on clinical pearls for interpreting dermoscopic patterns, identifying disease stage, and monitoring progression
• Illustrated with high-quality images to support practical, visual learning
• Valuable for dermatologists, trichologists, and clinicians managing both hair and nail disorders

Product Details

• Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (June 30, 2015)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 148223405X
• ISBN-13: 978-1482234053