Hair Growth and Disorders

by Blume-peytavi, Ulrike

• ISBN13: 9783540469087
• ISBN10: 3540469087
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-30
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

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 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 enhanced with unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.

Table of Contents

Biology of the Hair Follicle	p. 1
The Endocrine Control of the Hair Follicle	p. 23
Neuroimmunology of the Hair Follicle	p. 41
Biology of Hair Follicle Pigmentation	p. 51
Hair Follicle Vascularization and Innervation	p. 75
Molecular Genetics of Human Hair Diseases	p. 85
Histology of the Human Hair Follicle	p. 107
Hair Growth Assessment Techniques	p. 125
Male Androgenetic Alopecia	p. 159
Female Pattern Hair Loss	p. 171
Primary Cicatricial Alopecia	p. 187
Secondary Cicatricial and other Permanent Alopecias	p. 227
Diffuse Hair Loss	p. 259
Hair Loss in Children	p. 273
Alopecia Areata	p. 311
Hypertrichosis	p. 333
Hirsutism	p. 357
Scalp Tumors	p. 379
Disorders of the Scalp	p. 389
Psychocutaneous Disorders of Hair and Scalp	p. 407
Photoepilation	p. 427
Surgical Treatment of Hair Loss	p. 447
Tropical Dermatoses of the Scalp	p. 467
African Hair	p. 483
Hair Cosmetics	p. 499
Natural Products for Hair Care and Treatment	p. 515
Hair over the Ages and in Art- The Culture, and Social History of Hair and its Depiction in Art	p. 525
Hair in Forensic Medicine	p. 539
Subject Index	p. 543
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