Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients now have increasing demands and expectations.
Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated book provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structured content is divided into three sections: basic aspects of hair growth; hair and scalp disorders; and fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. In addition, coverage is farther enhanced with unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.
Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue with increasing demands and expectations from patients. Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up-to-date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structured content is divided into three sections:
Basic aspects of hair growth
Hair and scalp disorders
Fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics
It also contains unique sections on hair at different ages, in art and in forensic investigations as well as ethnic hair.
From the reviews:
"The book covers the full range of topics from basic principles of hair biology to rare genodermatoses that manifest as hair disorders. ? an effective didactic tool that can serve a wide variety of learners, from medical students to practicing clinicians and researchers. ? this book serves its purpose of providing up-to-date information on these topics as well as a good overview of the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various hair and scalp conditions." (Ashley R. Curtis and Amy J. McMichael, The New England Journal of Medicine, March, 2009)
