Main description:

Moisturizers is a concise resource for dermatologists and cosmetologists encompassing moisturisers for a range of specific dermatologic disorders.

The book is divided into eighteen chapters, beginning with a chapter on the classification of different moisturisers, and discussion on the myths and misconceptions surrounding them. Subsequent chapters cover the use of moisturisers for specific conditions, ranging from acne and rosacea, to neonatal skin care and eczema. The book also includes a chapter on natural moisturisers, and concludes with discussion on the potentially adverse effects of moisturisers, and a final chapter on moisturisers for hair and nails.

Key Points

Concise resource for dermatologists and cosmetologists
Chapters cover the use of moisturisers for a range of dermatologic conditions
Includes chapters on natural moisturisers and moisturisers for hair and nails

Contents:

Classification Of Moisturisers
Myths And Misconceptions Of Moisturisers
Skin Barrier, Stratum Corneum Maturation And Miniaturisation, TEWL
Indications Of Moisturisers In Skin
Moisturisers In Atopic Dermatitis
Moisturisers In Acne
Moisturisers For Rosacea And Sensitive Skin
Moisturisers In Xerotic And Icthyotic Disorders
Maintaining Skin Integrity And Moisturisers In Aged
Steroid Sparing Emollients In Dermatology
Neonatal Skin Care Moisturisers
Barrier Cream In Prevention Of Hand Eczema
Moisturising Different Racial Skin Types
Moisturisers In Indian Climate
Natural Moisturisers(Including Vegetable Oils)
Moisturisers For Melasma And Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Adverse Effects Of Moisturizers
Moisturizers For Hair And Nails