Main description:

This extraordinary reference describes the scientific basis, summarizes the existing evidence that functional food for skin really works, and addresses the key questions asked by dermatologists and patients when it comes to practical aspects of nutrition based strategies in clinical and cosmetical dermatology. It is believed that this helpful guide will become the golden standard, the 'bible' for this given topic, which will be used by dermatologists, industry people and interested patients.

Contents:

THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS: Historical Aspects: From Vitamin Deficiencies to Functional Food for Skin.- Structure, Function and Nutrition of the skin.- Skin Aging.- Skin Cancer.- Skin Barrier Function.- FUNCTIONAL FOOD FOR SKIN WORKS: INTERVENTION STUDIES IN HUMANS AND ANIMAL MODELS: Botanical Antioxidants for Skin Protection: Overview.- Systemic Photoprotection by Carotenoids.- Systemic and Topical Use of Green-Tea Polyphenols for Healthy Skin.- Flavanoid-Rich Micronutrients.- Omega-3-Fatty Acids and Skin.- Probiotics for Healthy and Diseased skin.- Prebiotic Cosmetics.- Functional Dairy Products for Healthy Skin.- Micronutrients for Hair and Nail.- HOW TO USE FUNCTIONAL FOOD IN CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY:.Legal Aspects: How do Micronutrients Differ from Drugs and Medical Products.- How to Prove Efficacy of Nutrition-Based Intervention Studies for Skin.- Nutrition-Based Strategies in Clinical Dermatology: What Should I tell My Patients?.- Beauty from Inside: Nutrition-Based Strategies in Cosmetic Dermatology.- Overview About Available Products, Producers and Sources for Further Information.