Physiology, Electromagnetism - Radiation, General & Miscellaneous - Medicine, Biochemistry - General & Miscellaneous, Biology - Radiobiology, Dermatology
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Overview
The adverse effects of sunlight on the skin are well known, but only now is the scientific basis and rationale for treatment being evaluated. With the current level of interest from the general public and dermatologists in suntanning, sunburn and skin cancer, there is a great need for an authoritative, comprehensive review of the mechanisms, prevention and treatment of photodamage. There are only a handful of reputable clinical investigators who could put together an important volume and of this group, Dr. Gilchrest is probably the leading worker. She has collected all the latest information on photobiology, the effect of light on skin structure and function, clinical problems, prevention in adults and children, and medical and surgical treatmentThe book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Elizabeth A. Abel, MD(Stanford University Medical Center)Description: This interesting new book brings together information on photodamage to the skin in terms of photoaging and human health concerns. Prevention of sun damage and amelioration by medical treatment, such as with isotretinoin, and cosmetic surgery are addressed. The 17 separate chapters are contributed by authorities in their field, mostly dermatologists involved in basic research and clinical investigations.
Purpose: The book is intended to provide an understanding of photodamage in the diagnosis, prevention, and amelioration of adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. It also provides a basic understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of photoinjury, in terms of acute and chronic side effects.
Audience: It is targeted for the medical practitioner, particularly the dermatologist.
Features: Strengths include the well-referenced summaries of clinical and research investigations as well as the highly readable format with highlighted subheadings, clear illustrations, and informative tables. There is some minor duplication between the various chapters. The lack of cross-referencing and the abbreviated index with several omissions result in some difficulty in retrieving all the material on a particular topic.
Assessment: This book is a welcome addition to the literature on cutaneous photodamage. The 17 chapters, each of which could stand alone on a particular topic, describe various aspects of the clinical, histological, pathologic, and photobiologic effects of ultraviolet radiation photodamage to the skin. Clinical information on photosensitivity disorders, including drug reactions, is included. Mechanisms of DNA repair and a chapter on evidence for cutaneous memory of photodamage add to the depth of the basic science information.
Elizabeth A. Abel
This interesting new book brings together information on photodamage to the skin in terms of photoaging and human health concerns. Prevention of sun damage and amelioration by medical treatment, such as with isotretinoin, and cosmetic surgery are addressed. The 17 separate chapters are contributed by authorities in their field, mostly dermatologists involved in basic research and clinical investigations. The book is intended to provide an understanding of photodamage in the diagnosis, prevention, and amelioration of adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. It also provides a basic understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of photoinjury, in terms of acute and chronic side effects. It is targeted for the medical practitioner, particularly the dermatologist. Strengths include the well-referenced summaries of clinical and research investigations as well as the highly readable format with highlighted subheadings, clear illustrations, and informative tables. There is some minor duplication between the various chapters. The lack of cross-referencing and the abbreviated index with several omissions result in some difficulty in retrieving all the material on a particular topic. This book is a welcome addition to the literature on cutaneous photodamage. The 17 chapters, each of which could stand alone on a particular topic, describe various aspects of the clinical, histological, pathologic, and photobiologic effects of ultraviolet radiation photodamage to the skin. Clinical information on photosensitivity disorders, including drug reactions, is included. Mechanisms of DNA repair and a chapter on evidence for cutaneous memory of photodamage add to the depth of thebasic science information.Booknews
Color and b&w photos illustrate accounts of photocarcinogenesis, methods for studying chronic photoinjury in animals and humans, and chapters on photoimmunology, protection and treatment for photoinjury, molecular and cellular effects of UV radiation, cutaneous memory of photodamage, the effects of retinoids and tretinoin on photodamaged skin, and facelift and adjunctive procedures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)3 Stars from Doody
Book Details
Published
August 10, 1995
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages
312
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780865423435