Vitiligo: Medical and Surgical Managmement

Vitiligo: Medical and Surgical Management, edited by Somesh Gupta, Mats J. Olsson, Davinder Parsad, Henry W. Lim, Nanja van Geel, and Amit G. Pandya, offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vitiligo. Recognized as an autoimmune disease affecting 1–2% of the global population, vitiligo presents both medical and psychosocial challenges. This text provides practical strategies for clinicians to optimize patient outcomes, integrating scientific insights with clinical and surgical expertise.

Key Features

• Thorough overview of vitiligo pathophysiology, classification, and severity assessment
• Evidence-based guidance on medical management, including topical, systemic, and phototherapy treatments
• Detailed discussion of surgical interventions, including tissue and cellular grafting techniques
• Practical advice for balancing clinical evidence with expert experience in patient care
• Emphasis on psychological evaluation and patient-centered strategies to address quality-of-life impacts
• Comprehensive, multipronged approach to vitiligo management, making it suitable for practicing dermatologists and trainees alike

Product Details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (April 30, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118937414
• ISBN-13: 978-1118937419