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Back for a new edition, Zu Draelos' outstanding resource to cosmetic dermatology again provides a highly-illustrated, clinical guide to the full range of cosmetic skin treatments.Bringing together experts from research, industry, surgery and practice, it is structured in four distinct parts for easy navigation by the busy clinician:Basic Concepts - giving an overview of the physiology pertinent to cosmetic dermatology and the delivery systems by which treatments can take effect;Hygiene Products - evaluating cleansing and moisturising products;Adornment - looking at aesthetic techniques such as cosmetics, nail protheses and hair treatment;Antiaging - ie, injectables, resurfacing and skin contouring techniques, and the rapidly growing area of Cosmeceuticals.With over 300 high-quality images and key summary boxes throughout, this new edition incorporates the newest procedural innovations in this rapidly developing field. Perfect for all dermatologists, especially those specialising in cosmetic dermatology and whether hospital-based or in private practice, it provides the complete cosmetic regimen for your patients and will be an indispensable tool to consult over and over again.

Title page; Copyright; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; PART I Basic Concepts; Section 1: Skin Physiology Pertinent to Cosmetic Dermatology; CHAPTER 1 Epidermal Barrier; Introduction; Structural components of the epidermal barrier; Functions of epidermal barrier; Regulation of barrier homeostasis; Methods for studying barrier structure and function; Relevance of skin barrier to cosmetic product development; Summary and future trends; References; CHAPTER 2 Photoaging; Introduction; Definition; Physiology; Molecular mechanisms of photoaging; Ethnic skin: photoaging; Prevention

Failure of prevention: immunosuppressionConclusions; References; CHAPTER 3 Pigmentation and Skin of Color; Introduction; Melanocytes; Dyspigmentation; Natural sun protective factor in skin of color; Skin of color; Hair; References; CHAPTER 4 Sensitive Skin and the Somatosensory System; Introduction; Peripheral nervous system; The central projections; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 5 Novel, Compelling, Non-invasive Techniques for Evaluating Cosmetic Products; Introduction; Commonly used non-invasive bioinstrumentation methods in cosmetic studies

Use of digital photography as a non-invasive technique for assessing skin featuresReview of terminology in clinical photography; Use of raking light optical profilometry (RLOP) to detect improvements in periocular fine lines and wrinkles; A non-invasive method for assessing the antioxidant protection of topical formulations in humans; Use of image analysis for assessing a variety of skin conditions; Emerging technology for skin imaging and assessment; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 6 Contact Dermatitis and Topical Agents; Introduction; Pathophysiology and clinical presentation

Common irritants and allergen groupsSpecific cosmetic products; Diagnosis; Treatment; Conclusions; References; Section 2 Delivery of Cosmetic Skin Actives; CHAPTER 7 Percutaneous Delivery of Cosmetic Actives to the Skin; Introduction; The basics; Vehicle effect; Penetration enhancers; Penetration enhancement vectors; Devices for penetration enhancement; In vitro and in vivo delivery assessment; Conclusions and future trends; References; CHAPTER 8 Creams and Ointments; Definitions of creams (and lotions) and ointments; Composition of a cream and an ointment; Ointments; References

PART II Hygiene ProductsSection 1 Cleansers; CHAPTER 9 Bar Cleansers; Introduction; Impact of cleansing bars on skin structure and function; Studies comparing mildness properties of soap and syndet cleansing bars; Practical implications of mild cleansing for patients with common skin disease; The future of cleansing bars; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 10 Personal Cleansers: Body Washes; Background; Types of body wash; Major formula components of body washes; In-use performance considerations for body washes; Who will benefit from using body washes?; Conclusions; References