Acne Scars


Book Description

Visible scarring may be a daily reminder of disease long after active acne has subsided. Frequently, it is a cause of distress for the patient and a leading cause for visiting medical professionals. This updated and expanded edition of an acclaimed pioneering text will be invaluable for both general and cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and primary care physicians with a specialist interest in the skin as an invaluable guide through the complexities of treatment.




Acne and Acne Scarring Treatments


Book Description

Dr. A. David Rahimi has helped thousands of patients attain optimum skin health and appearance through his dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice in Los Angeles. In "Acne and Acne Scarring Treatments - A Comprehensive Approach," Dr. Rahimi focuses on healing the acne condition, preventing reoccurrence and correcting damage. He details how he extends beyond standard medical and over-the-counter treatment options to encompass innovative treatments developed for a wide range of skin conditions that he uniquely customizes to address acne-related conditions. These include more difficult-to-treat ethnic skin, deep scarring and hyperpigmentation. For more information please visit www.foreveryoung.net, Facebook at Forever-Young-A-David-Rahimi-MD-FAAD and twitter @LosAngelesDerm. Karin Olsen is a principal with AMAZON Marketing Partners, a boutique PR, marketing, image management and communications firm - www.amazonmarketingpartners.com.




Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures


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Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures are an important part of dermatologists’ day-to-day clinical routine. However, plastic surgeons are also becoming more willing to explore them, and minimally invasive cosmetic and aesthetic procedures are now an established interdisciplinary topic. Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures - A Guide for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons addresses the needs of both these specialties. It provides a comprehensive overview of the most relevant and widely used minimally invasive procedures, presented in a practical and straightforward style. Rather than a broad overview of the literature, it offers a step-by-step guide to clinical procedures. Each chapter explores a single clinical procedure, discussing the theoretical basis; the materials needed; the methods and techniques; clinical follow-up; before-and-after illustrations; as well as the side effects and complications and their management. It also includes a summary of tips and relevant references. With more than a hundred procedures presented and discussed in a clinically applicable format, Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures - A Guide for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons is a practical manual for all dermatology and plastic surgery practitioners who are interested in aesthetic medicine.




Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne and Rosacea


Book Description

This book, written by experts from across the world, provides comprehensive coverage of acne and rosacea, focusing in particular on pathogenesis and treatment but also considering clinical aspects, prognostic factors, and impacts on quality of life. Both standard knowledge and important, clinically relevant insights that have emerged over the past decade are presented with the goal of assisting the reader in understanding these diseases and improving treatment outcome. It is explained how high-level research has recently given rise to a variety of new concepts in etiology and treatment, and emerging trends are also discussed. The book is in a reader-friendly format that highlights core messages with a very practical and clinical focus. Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne and Rosacea will be an indispensable reference for all physicians who care for patients with acne or rosacea and for scientists working in the field.




Dermatology Made Easy


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A concise overview of the common dermatological conditions most likely to present in general medicine From reviews: "... a perfect solution to the constant struggle that dermatology diagnosis presents to primary care physicians and other providers... This well-formatted book covers a vast array of topics ranging from common to rare skin disorders. The pictures are immensely helpful in the understanding of various skin rashes...." Fam Med 2019;51(5):451–452. “... easy to read and informative. One cannot emphasise enough the quality and comprehensive nature of the photographic content.... As someone who was interested in dermatology even as a medical student my only regret is that this book was not around when I was a student as it would have very adequately guided me into my beloved subspecialty.” Ulster Med J 2017;86(3):1–1. “The introduction outlines dermatological conditions by symptom, morphology and body site, providing an excellent index prior to delving into greater detail in the following chapters. The logical approach and level of detail make this text perfect for medical students, interns/residents, primary care physicians and other specialists who wish to quickly identify differential diagnoses or refresh their knowledge of dermatological conditions.” A Lecturer in Dermatology Dermatology Made Easy is based on the hugely popular DermNet New Zealand website and is designed to help GPs, medical students and dermatologists diagnose skin conditions with confidence. The book starts by providing a series of comprehensive tables, complete with over 500 thumbnail photos, to aid diagnosis according to symptoms, morphology, or body site. Once you have narrowed down the diagnosis, cross-references then guide you to more detailed descriptions, and another 700 photographs, covering: common infections inflammatory rashes non-inflammatory conditions skin lesions Every section provides consistent information on the disorder: who gets it and what causes it? what are the clinical features and does it cause any complications? how do you diagnose it? how do you treat it and how long does it take to resolve? The book concludes with a comprehensive section on further investigations and treatment options. Dermatology Made Easy combines the essential focus of the Made Easy book series with the authority and knowledge base of DermNet New Zealand’s unparalleled resources. Printed in full colour throughout.




Textbook on Scar Management


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This text book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. Written by a group of international experts in the field and the result of over ten years of collaboration, it allows students and readers to gain to gain a detailed understanding of scar and wound treatment – a topic still dispersed among various disciplines. The content is divided into three parts for easy reference. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of scar management, including assessment and evaluation procedures, classification, tools for accurate measurement of all scar-related elements (volume density, color, vascularization), descriptions of the different evaluation scales. It also features chapters on the best practices in electronic-file storage for clinical reevaluation and telemedicine procedures for safe remote evaluation. The second section offers a comprehensive review of treatment and evidence-based technologies, presenting a consensus of the various available guidelines (silicone, surgery, chemical injections, mechanical tools for scar stabilization, lasers). The third part evaluates the full range of emerging technologies offered to physicians as alternative or complementary solutions for wound healing (mechanical, chemical, anti-proliferation). Textbook on Scar Management will appeal to trainees, fellows, residents and physicians dealing with scar management in plastic surgery, dermatology, surgery and oncology, as well as to nurses and general practitioners




Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology


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Radiofrequency (RF) has been used in many areas of medicine for some time, but only gained popularity in aesthetics in the early 2000s. Although initial procedures provided variable results, the field of RF has grown dramatically. Currently, a multitude of devices which offer an array of technologies, each geared to specific applications, are on the market. In this book, a comprehensive discussion of the evolving area of RF is provided, and the current and cutting-edge technologies which span from noninvasive treatments of facial wrinkles to invasive body contouring procedures are discussed in detail. The methodologies covered include thermal and ablative modalities, volumetric and fractional approaches, as well as practical aspects of application in clinical practice. Included are also pearls on patient management and prevention and treatment of complications. Finally, RF-based procedures are compared with equivalent laser and surgical approaches in a risk-benefit evaluation. Reviewing the standard of care for RF-based treatments and providing information relevant for clinical decision-making and practice management, this publication is a valuable tool for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and all practitioners who use or are contemplating the introduction of RF into practice.




Flawless Skin: Skin Resurfacing Guide for Acne Scarring - Ageing Lines - Sun Damage - Pigmentation


Book Description

Are You Fed Up of Empty Promises From Skincare Brands & Want Some Serious Salon Results? Flawless skin like the movie stars & models! Is that even possible? YES! Have you had acne & acne scarring? Do you have uneven skin tone or a congested complexion? Are you ageing, have you developed fine lines & wrinkles? We are revealing celebrity secrets to teach you how to: Resurface your skin to remove old aged blemished skin, lighten sun damage, brighten uneven skin tone and stimulate new smooth skin to grow. We explain all the latest skin treatments in Chemical Peels, Micro-Dermabrasion & Micro-Needling treatments. Fact: Aesthetic treatments can restructure & remodel damaged layers of the skin within the epidermis & dermis. *Not only can these treatments improve your skin, but they can regenerate new skin! Aesthetic treatments can benefit both male & female skins, all skin colours & tones with unbelievable visible results in: Skin elasticity, Fine lines, Wrinkles, Acne scarring, Congestion, Large pores, Uneven skin tone & Pigmentation. All the secrets to a glowing skin are in this book! Follow our: Step-by-step procedures Skin Therapy Chart (included) To kick start your very own beauty 'skin therapy session at home'! It's a great opportunity to buy this first step-by-step tutorial book for our online e-learning beauty school courses. Aestheticscampus.com will be publishing a series of books for our (3 week & 6 week) Masterclass programs. They provide focussed learning & live weekly online classroom lessons in all areas of Aesthetics, Beauty & Cosmetology: Eyes, Facial, Body, Nail Therapy, Bridal Hair, Make-up, Henna Artistry & much more. Masterclasses from $99.00! We have 30+ years of European Aesthetics & Beauty industry experience and 17 years of teaching experience. Learn how to renew & resurface your skin to get the smooth complexion & glow movie stars & models have today! Also available in: Spanish & Arabic




Acne and Rosacea


Book Description

Acne, rosacea, and sebaceous hyperplasia are very common skin problems, which have a significant medical, cosmetic, and often psychological impact on the daily lives of millions of people. This book covers both the medical and cosmetic aspects of these skin disorders including all clinical considerations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnostic challeng




Acne and Its Therapy


Book Description

Addressing one of the most commonly encountered conditions seen by the dermatologist, this source analyzes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, clinical features, and control of acne. With full-color illustrations, this source delves into the available treatment options for difficult cases of acne and scarring and provides expert discussions