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Revised: 16 June 2010

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Ferguson: Photodermatology 

By James Ferguson

2010 (1st ed), 160 pages, $50 list

This title deals briefly and clearly with a topic clinicians find difficult. It includes scientific underpinning of clinical topics. It is the only book on photodermatology in colour with photos and diagrams. It includes a clear and straightforward introduction to light related skin diseases - including the use of lasers, covering their investigation, diagnosis and management. Each light sensitive disorder and each type of phototherapy is underpinned with the principles of the underlying photophysics, chemistry and biology. Medical and nursing staff and technicians will find valuable insights combined with an ease of understanding that will give them a good working overview of the light related areas of dermatology.

 

Krutmann: Dermatological Phototherapy and Photodiagnotic Methods     

By Jean Krutmann

2008 (2nd ed), 448 pages, 55 illus, $139 list

New developments in the field of the commonly used photodiagnostic and phototherapeutic methods help to continuously improve the results in the daily practise. Edited by internationally renowned experts, the new edition offers up-to-date, comprehensive and clinically relevant information on every aspect of photodiagnostic and phototherapy. The book is structured in following parts:Photochemotherapy in daily practice, special phototherapeutic modalities and photoprotection in daily practice. Due to the detailed structure this new edition is even more reader-friendly and has a strong focus on clinical aspects. It includes: Guidelines for the treatment selections of specific diseases, practical guidelines for phototherapy with information about basic principles of photobiology, standardized test protocols for photodermatoses and diagnosis for skin tumors.

 

Lim: Clinical Guide to Sunscreens and Photoprotection    

By Henry Lim

2008 (1st ed), 300 pages, 200 illus, $300 list

Designed with practicing dermatologists, dermatology trainees, physicians, and scientists interested in photoprotection in mind, this concise and highly illustrated guide provides the latest knowledge of photoprotection in dermatology and cosmetic science. Clinical Guide to Sunscreens and Photoprotection also addresses recent important international and domestic regulatory activity and requirements on the use of novel sun protective chemicals and proper labeling of products to ensure increased consumer awareness.

 

Lim: Photodermatology  

By Henry Lim

2007 (1st ed), 496 pages, 278 illus, $250 list

Covering the entire array of photodermatological topics necessary to stand at the head of this burgeoning discipline, this source contains expertly written chapters that offer recommendations and guidelines from opinion-forming international authorities. Reviewing the entire range of photodermatoses, as well as the management, treatment, identification, and assessment of these conditions, this source includes discussions of narrow and broadband UVB, PUVA, photopheresis, UVA1 therapy, and photodynamic therapy, the principles and medical and cosmetic uses of lasers and similar sources, and appendices on phototesting, photopatch testing, and the development of phototherapy units to stand at the forefront of this burgeoning dermatological subject.

 

 

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