• Nails; Diagnosis, Therapy, Surgery (Hardback) 9781416023562
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Nails
Diagnosis, Therapy, Surgery

A new edition of a standard in nail care

Richard K. Scher (Author), C. Ralph Daniel (Author)

9781416023562, Elsevier Health Sciences

Hardback, published 8 July 2005

352 pages, Approx. 550 illustrations (500 in full color)
21.6 x 27.9 x 2.5 cm, 1.45 kg

"This book is a must for all who see patients with nail disease. For those who use either of the previous editions, this editino represents a comprehensive revision and significant upgrade." --Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2006

"The third edition has an enhanced, reader-friendly format, with expanded coverage of onycholysis and chronic paranychia and updates on cutting edge treatments." --SciTech Book News, September 2005

The thoroughly updated 3rd Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide the latest therapeutic and surgical information on nail disease. A new signs-oriented section guides you to disease-specific information and simplifies diagnosis. The new, streamlined format includes bullet lists • cross-references • “Therapy? and Key points? highlights for easy reference • and full-color artwork throughout, as well as a larger page size that accommodates bigger photographs. In addition, many illustrations have been added to elucidate complex basic science.

  • Provides the most reliable and comprehensive treatment information available—fully revised to include the latest therapeutic and surgical knowledge.
  • Uses a disease-oriented chapter format.
  • Presents a new signs-oriented section that quickly guides you to disease-specific information.
  • Provides new coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of onycholysis and chronic paronychia.
  • Ranks therapy according to the available evidence, allowing you to treat your patients with confidence.
  • Includes essential new information on genetics and future developments.
  • Features outstanding new full-color photographs and illustrations—many new to this edition—that clearly depict nail disease and basic science concepts.
  • Uses a more streamlined format for easier readability and access to important points.
  • Features 4 new associate editors, presenting fresh perspectives and new, expert contributions to nail disease and treatment.

Section 1: Signs and Symptoms

Section 2: The Normal Nail:

1-Historical Aspects

2-Structure and Function

3-Basic Science (incorporating embryology and with a look into the future)

Section 3: Diagnostic Techniques:

4-Initial Approach to Examination

5-Exostoses, Radiology, MRIs

6-Histopath

Section 4: The Abnormal Nail:

7-Pigmentation Abnormalities

8- Brittle Nails

9-Onycholysis

10-Chronic Paronychia

11-Dermatological Disease

12-Onychomycosis

13-Podiatric approach to Onychomycosis

14-Infection, Non Fungal

15-Nails in Systemic Disease

16-Systemic Drugs

17-Tumors

18-Occupational

19-Biomechanical

20-Cosmetics and/Dangers of nail Salons

21-Pediatric Disease

22-Nails in Older Individuals

Section 5: Therapeutic Techniques:

23-Basic Surgery

24-Advanced Surgery

25-Glossary

Subject Areas: Dermatology [MJK]
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