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G. Plewig; A. M. Kligman

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The third, revised edition of this lavishly illustrated book covers all aspects of acne, acne-like disorders and rosacea, including its physiology, pathology, bacteriology, and endocrinology. Special emphasis is placed on the histopathology of these disorders. The text is supplemented by selected references and a richly illustrated portfolio of gross and histopathological pictures. The book is designed for those physicians, general practitioners, pediatricians, gynecologists, pharmacologists, surgeons and dermatologists, who must identify and treat the many different forms of these diseases. The spectrum of pharmacological and physical methods of controlling acne, acne-like diseases, and rosacea are critically examined. The authors present in detail their personal strategies for successfully treating these distressing disases.

Contenido

- History of Acne and Rosacea
- Acne Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Nosology of Acne
- Prevalence
- A Precis of Pathogenesis
- Anatomy of Follicles
- Epidermal Lipids
- Sebaceous Glands
- Micro-organisms
- Endocrinology of Acne
- The Evolution of the Comedo
- Dynamics of Primary Comedo Formation
- Dynamics of Secondary Comedo Formation
- Dynamics of Inflammation
- Inflammatory Lesions and Sequels
- Scope of Scars
- Classification of Acne
- Models of Acne
- Acne in Animals: Canine and Feline Acne
- Animal Models
- Human Sebocyte Cultures
- The Acnes
- Acne in Childhood
- Acne in Puberty and Adulthood
- Acne Comedonica (Comedonal Acne)
- Acne Papulopustulosa (Papulopustular Acne)
- Acne Conglobata
- Acne Inversa
- Acne Fulminans
- SAPHO Syndrome
- Solid Facial Persistent Edema in Acne
- Acne Mechanica
- Back Acne
- Acne Tropicalis (Tropical Acne)
- Postadolescent Acne in Women
- Premenstrual Acne
- Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Acne
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and SAHA Syndrome
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Cushing Syndrome
- Androgen Excess
- Excoriations
- Acne Venenata
- Chloracne
- Solar Comedones (Favre-Racouchot Disease)
- Acne Aestivalis (Mallorca Acne)
- Radiation-induced Comedones
- Genetic Syndromes Associated with Acne or Acne-like Disorders
- PAPA Syndrome
- Ectrodactyly, Soft-tissue Syndactyly, and Nodulocystic Acne
- Apert Syndrome
- Familial Dyskeratotic Comedones
- Haber Syndrome
- Acne-free Nevus and Clonal Acne
- Atrophodermia Vermiculata
- Acneiform Diseases
- Acneiform Eruptions
- Steroid Acne
- Amineptine Acne
- Ecstasy Pimples
- Rosacea Rosacea
- Prevalence
- Etiology and Pathogenesis
- Clinical Findings
- Histopathology
- Laboratory Findings
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Acne-like Disorders Perioral Dermatitis
- Demodex folliculorum
- Gram-negative Folliculitis
- Necrotizing Lymphocytic Folliculitis (Acne Necrotica)
- Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia
- Steatocystoma Multiplex
- Steatocystoma Simplex
- Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts
- Nevus Comedonicus
- Dilated Pore
- Pilar Sheath Acanthoma
- Omphalolith: The Ugly Navel Stone
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Osteoma Cutis
- Minocycline-induced Hyperpigmentation
- Treatment of Acne History of Therapy: Post, Present and Future
- Strategic Approaches to the Treatment of Acne
- Topical Treatment
- Systemic Treatment
- Physical Therapy
- Miscellaneous X-Ray Therapy: A Historical Note
- Dermabrasion
- Excision
- Punch-Graft Elevation or Punch-Graft Transplant
- Dermal Filler Substances: Collagen
- Camouflage
- Psychosocial Aspects of Acne
- Spontaneous Involution of Acne
- Subject Index

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