The Gale Encyclopedia of Dermatology, 1St Edition

New Encyclopedia from Gale’s Health Series!! The Gale Encyclopedia of Dermatology, 1st Edition  2 volume Set  Published by: Gale  Print ISBN-13: 9781410339027 (Coming Dec 2016)  eBook ISBN-13: 9781410339034 Available Now!  Copyright 2017  Print Price: US$495.00  eBook Price: Please inquire Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, The Gale Encyclopedia of Dermatology is a comprehensive guide and unique source of information on skin, hair, nails, and associated mucous membrane diseases and conditions. This collection of 250 entries provides in-depth coverage of various issues related to dermatological diagnoses and procedures, encompassing information on treatment options, including medications. This easy-to-read encyclopedia defines medical concepts and terminology in language that general readers can understand while still providing thorough, authoritative coverage and is more comprehensive than single-volume medical guides. Readers should feel confident that the entries have been reviewed and validated by practicing dermatologists. This text will serve as an invaluable tool to those seeking useful, accurate information regarding various aspects of dermatology, including disease, treatment, surgery, cosmetics, and careers in the field. Features

 250 entries on a variety of topics, including Acne, Blisters, Café-Au-Lait Macules, Contact Dermatitis, Dermatologic Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation, Environmental and Sports-Related Skin Diseases, Flushing, Human Papillomaviruses (Warts), Laser Treatment, Lice, Liposuction, Skin: Embryonic Origin of, Development, and Maintenance, Ultraviolet Therapy, and many others.

 177 full-color illustrations and photographs support entries and help identify symptoms for readers.

 Each entry typically includes sections such as Disease and Conditions; Tests and procedures; and Drugs

 A list of key terms is provided where appropriate to define terms or concepts that may be unfamiliar to the user. A glossary of key terms in the back matter contains a concise list of terms arranged alphabetically.

 Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia direct readers from alternate names and related topics to entries.

 Valuable contact information for health organizations is included with each entry. An appendix of organizations in the back matter contains an extensive list of organizations arranged alphabetically.

 The resources section directs readers to additional sources of information on a topic.

 A comprehensive general index guides readers to significant topics mentioned in the text. The Gale Encyclopedia of Dermatology: List of Entries

A Cutaneous Vasculitis Fungal Diseases Acanthosis Nigricans Cutis Laxa Acne Cutis Verticis Gyrata G Actinic Prurigo Cyclosporine Ganglion Alopecia Cysts Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Amyloidosis Cytomegalovirus (HHV-5) Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath Angiokeratomas Glomus Tumors and Glomuvenous Angiomas D Malformations (Glomangiomas) Angiosarcoma Dapsone Grafts Angiospastic Macules (Bier Spots) Delusions of Parasitosis Graft-Versus-Host Disease Antihistamines Dermatitis Granular Parakeratosis Antimalarial Agents Dermatitis Artefacta Granuloma Annulare Aplasia Cutis Congenita Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Granuloma Faciale Asteatotic Eczema Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis Granuloma, Pyogenic Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy Dermatitis, Chronic Actinic Atypical (Dysplastic) Melanocytic Dermatitis, Periorificial H Nevus Dermatofibroma Hair Restoration Azathioprine Dermatologic Drugs During Hair Shaft Abnormalities Pregnancy and Lactation Halo Nevus B Dermatomyositis Hemangiomas, Infantile Bacterial Diseases Dermatoses Due To Plants Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1 Becker's Melanosis (Nevus) Dermatoses, Eosinophilic and HSV-2) Behçet's Disease Dermatoses, Occupational Human Herpesvirus Type 3 (HHV- Biopsy Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra 3; Varicella-Zoster Virus) Bites and Stings Dermoscopy (Dermatoscopy) Human Herpesvirus Type 6 (HHV- Blisters Dilated Pore of Winer and Pilar 6) Blue Nevus and Its Variants Sheath Acanthoma Human Herpesvirus Type 7 (HHV- Botulinum Toxin Disseminated Eczema 7) Bullous Pemphigoid Drug Reactions Human Herpesvirus Type 8 (HHV- Dupuytren's Contracture 8) C Dysesthetic Anogenital Pain Human Papillomaviruses (Warts) Café-Au-Lait Macules Syndromes Hyperhidrosis Candidiasis Dyshidrotic Eczema Hyperkeratosis Treatment Agents Carcinoma, Basal Cell Hyperpigmentation Disorders Carcinoma, Squamous Cell E Hypertrichosis and Hirsutism Chancroid Ear Pit Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids Chemical and Mechanical Skin Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa Hypohidrosis and Anhidrosis Resurfacing Electrosurgery Chemical Peels Environmental and Sports-Related I Clear Cell Acanthoma Skin Diseases Ichthyoses Colloid Milium Ephelides Injectable Dermal and Common Acquired Melanocytic Epidermal Nevus Subcutaneous Fillers Nevi Epidermolysis Bullosa Insect Repellents Confluent and Reticulated Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita Papillomatosis Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV-4) J Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Erythema Annulare Centrifugum Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis Contact Dermatitis Erythema Induratum Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Erythema Infectiosum K Cowden Disease Erythema Marginatum Kaposi Sarcoma Cryosurgery Erythema Multiforme Kawasaki Disease Curettage Erythema Nodosum Keratoses Cutaneous Gastroenterology Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum Keratosis, Actinic Cutaneous Hematology and Erythroderma Oncology F L Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Flaps Laser Treatment Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Flushing Leiomyoma/Leiomyosarcoma Infection Follicular Keratinization Disorders Lentigo Simplex and Mucosal Cutaneous Rheumatology Folliculitis Melanotic Lesions Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma Foreign Body Reactions Lice Lichen Nitidus Patch Testing Function Lichen Planus Pemphigoid Gestationis Skin: Embryonic Origin of, Lichen Sclerosus Pemphigus Foliaceus Development, and Maintenance Lichen Simplex Chronicus Pemphigus Vulgaris Soft Tissue Augmentation Lichen Striatus Phlebology and Treatment of Leg Solar Lentigines Lipodermatosclerosis Veins Solar Urticaria Lipoma/Angiolipoma Phototherapy Spitz Nevus (Spindle- and Liposuction Physiologic Changes During Epithelioid-Cell Tumors) Livedo Reticularis Pregnancy Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Local Anesthetics Piezogenic Pedal Papules Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Lymphedema (Piezogenic Papules) Striae Pigmented Purpuric Eruptions Sunscreens M Pityriasis Alba Sweet's Syndrome Mastocytosis Pityriasis Lichenoides Syphilis Measles Pityriasis Rosea Systemic Antibacterial Agents Melanoma Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy Systemic Antifungal Agents Melasma Polymorphic Light Eruption Systemic Antiviral Agents Methotrexate Porokeratosis Systemic Corticosteroids Mid-dermal Elastolysis Porphyria Systemic Retinoids Miliaria Poxvirus Infections Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Milium Prurigo Nodularis and Related Disorders Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Pruritus Mohs Surgery Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum T Morphea Psoriasis Telogen Effluvium Mucinoses Psoriasis, Pustular Variants Therapeutic Shampoos Mucous Membrane (Cicatricial) Psoriatic Arthritis Topical Antibacterial Agents Pemphigoid Psychocutaneous Diseases Topical Antifungal Agents Pyoderma Gangrenosum Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors N Topical Corticosteroids Nail Disorders R Topical Retinoids Nail Surgery Recurrent Melanocytic Nevus Topical Vitamin D3 Necrobiosis Lipoidica Relapsing Polychondritis Transient Neonatal Pustular Neonatal Cephalic Pustulosis Rheumatoid Arthritis, Extra- Melanosis Neurofibroma Articular Manifestations of Trichostasis Spinulosa Neurofibromatosis Rickettsial Diseases Trichotillomania Neuromas Rituximab Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Neurotic Excoriations Rosacea and Related Disorders Inhibitors Nevus of Ota and Ito Roseola Infantum Nevus Spilus U Notalgia Paresthetica S Ulcers Nutritional Diseases Sarcoidosis Ultraviolet Therapy Scabies Unilateral Laterothoracic Exanthem O Schistosomiasis and Swimmer's Urticaria and Angioedema Oral Disease Itch Schwannoma V P Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia Vascular Malformations Panniculitis Sjögren's Syndrome Venous Lakes Parapsoriasis, Small Plaque and Skin Tags Vitiligo Large Plaque Skin: Anatomy, Structure, and