Main description:

Acne and Scars is a practical, illustrated guide to the management of acne. This book includes preventive and curative approaches to treating acne and scars along with new guidelines on treatment and management.

This book is comprised of thirteen chapters, beginning with the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and classification of the conditions. Subsequent chapters cover diagnosis and treatment, with the treatment section divided into several different therapies. These include hormonal, isotretinoin, laser and light based therapies, as well as new modalities and the role of diet in acne.

Further chapters cover acne scars, recent advances, and the psychological impact of acne and scars. Acne and Scars also includes a chapter for case studies, and another for frequently asked questions. With 250 full colour clinical images, this is an ideal book for all dermatologists.

Key Points

Practical, illustrated guide to the management of acne
Includes recent advances, case studies and frequently asked questions
250 full colour clinical images

Contents:

Introduction

Epidemiology

Pathogenesis

Clinical Features and Classification

Diagnostic Evaluation

Differential Diagnosis Treatment

Hormonal Therapy
Isotretinoin Therapy
Laser and light based Therapies
Newer modalities in treatment
Role of diet in acne

Acne scars - evaluation and management

Most recent advances

Case studies

Impact of acne and acne scars on day to day life - Psychological impact

Frequently asked Questions

Summary