Treatments for Skin of Color

Written to address conditions specifically associated with ethnic disparities in skin types, Treatments for Skin of Color, by Susan C. Taylor, Sonia Badreshia, Valerie D. Callender, Raechele Cochran Gathers and David A. Rodriguez , MD, helps you effectively diagnose and treat a wide-range of skin conditions found in non-white patients. Presented in an easy-to-use, templated format, this new reference encompasses medical dermatology and cosmetic procedures and provides you with evidence-based first and second line treatment options. Practical tips and other highlighted considerations minimize the risk of potential pitfalls. A dedicated section examines alternative therapies, some of which have cultural significance and may impact medical outcomes. An abundance of vivid color images and photos provide unmatched visual guidance for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Online access at www.expertconsult.com lets you reference the complete contents from any computer. By Susan C. Taylor, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Society Hill Dermatology, Phildelphia, PA, USA ; Raechele C. Gathers, MD, Senior Staff Physician, Henry Ford Hospital, Multicultural Dermatology Center, Detroit, MI, USA ; Valerie D. Callender, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC; Director, Callender Skin and Laser Center, Mitcheville, MD, USA ; David A. Rodriguez, MD, Voluntary Associate Professor, Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami; Medical Director, Dermatology Associates & Research, Coral Gables, FL, USA and Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, Clinical Instructor, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, USA Table of Contents: Part 1 Medical Dermatology Chapter 1 Acneiform Disorders Acne Acne Vulgaris Pomade Acne Steroid Acne Infantile Acne Pediatric Perspectives Neonatal Acne (Acne Neonatorum) Pediatric Perspectives Acne Rosacea Hidradenitis Suppurativa Perioral Dermatitis   Chapter 2 Bullous and Pustular Disorders: Bullosis Diabeticorum Bullous Pemphigoid Impetigo Infantile Acropustulosis Pemphigus Foliaceus Pemphigus Vulgaris   Chapter 3 Collagen Vascular Diseases Dermatomyositis Livedoid Vasculopathy Lupus Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Scleroderma Localized Scleroderma (Morphea) Systemic Sclerosis   Chapter 4 Eczematous Disorders Allergic Contact Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis Dyshidrotic Eczema/Pomphylox Irritant Contact Dermatitis Lichen Simplex Chronicus Nummular Eczema   Chapter 5 Granulomatous Disorders Granuloma Annulare Sarcoidosis   Chapter 6 Hypersensitivity and Allergic Disorders Arthropod Bites Fixed Drug Eruption Erythema Multiforme Erythema Nodosum Exfoliative Dermatitis/Erythroderma Polymorphous Light Eruption Urticaria   Chapter 7 Infectious Diseases Candidiasis Cellulitis Chancroid Donovanosis Exanthems Folliculitis Furunculosis Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Lymphogranulomavenereum (LGV) Pityriasis versicolor Syphilis Tinea Capitis and Pediatric Perspectives Tinea Corporis Tinea Unguim   Chapter 8 Lichenoid Disorders Lichen Amyloidosis Lichen Nitidus Lichen Planus Lichen Sclerosus and Pediatric Perspectives Lichen Striatus   Chapter 9 Papulosquamous Disorders Parapsoriasis Pityriasis Rosea Psoriasis and Pediatric Perspectives Seborrheic Dermatitis   Part 2 Pigmentary Disorders Chapter 10 Hyperpigmented Disorders Acanthosis Nigricans Benign Melanonychia Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud (CRP) Drug-Induced Pigmentation Erythema Dyschromium Perstans Exogenous Ochronosis Gingival Hyperpigmentation Melasma Mongolian Spots Nevus of Ota Pigmentary Demarcation Lines Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) Solar Lentigines Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis   Chapter 11 Hypopigmented Disorders Hypomelanosis of Ito Hypopigmented Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma Hypopigmented Sarcoidosis Pityriasis Alba Vitiligo and Pediatric Perspectives   Part 3 Follicular Disorders and Alopecias Chapter 12 Alopecias Alopecia Areata Alopecia Mucinosa Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Dissecting Cellulitis Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Traction Alopecia Traumatic Alopecia: Chemical, Heat and Mechanical Trichotillomania   Chapter 13 Follicular Disorders Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Folliculitis Decalvans Pseudofolliculitis Barbae   Part 4 Tumors Benign and Malignant Chapter 14 Benign Lesions Acrochordon Dermatofibroma Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra Epidermal Nevus Epidermoid Cyst Keloids   Chapter 15 Malignant Neoplasms Basal Cell Carcinoma Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) Malignant Melanoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma   Part 5 Cosmetics Chapter 16 Cosmetic Applications Hair Cosmetics Skin Cosmetics   Chapter 17 Cosmetic Procedures Botulinum Neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A) Chemical Peels Fillers Hair Transplantation Lasers, Light Sources and Other Devices   Part 6 An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Chapter 18 Acne, Alopecia, Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis