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Record Nr.

UNINA9910788808703321

Autore

Baran R (Robert)

Titolo

Nail therapies / / Robert Baran, Dimitris Rigopoulos

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, Fla. : , : CRC Press, , 2012

ISBN

0-429-10137-6

1-84214-576-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (150 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RigopoulosDimitris

Disciplina

646.727

Soggetti

Nails (Anatomy)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements and Contributors; Chapter 1 Anatomy and physiology of the nail unit; Chapter 2 Abnormalities of the nail contour; Chapter 3 Psoriasis; Chapter 4A Onychomycosis; Chapter 4B Future therapies for onychomycosis; Chapter 5 Lichen planus; Chapter 6 Pseudomonas infection; Chapter 7 Herpes simplex (herpetic whitlow, herpetic paronychia); Chapter 8 Warts; Chapter 9 Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau; Chapter 10 Acute paronychia; Chapter 11 Chronic paronychia; Chapter 12 Yellow nail syndrome; Chapter 13 Eczema; Chapter 14 Nail fragility syndrome

Chapter 15 OnycholysisChapter 16 Onychotillomania; Chapter 17 Nail abnormalities in oncology practice; Chapter 18 Bowen's disease; Chapter 19 Squamous cell carcinoma; Chapter 20 Melanonychia; Chapter 21 Longitudinal erythronychia; Chapter 22 Exostosis; Chapter 23 Glomus tumor; Chapter 24 Myxoid pseudo cyst (mucous cyst, ganglion); Chapter 25 Nail cosmetics and real nail prostheses; Chapter 26 Onychocosmeceuticals; Chapter 27 Nail surgery; Chapter 28 Complications in nail surgery; Chapter 29 Biopsy of the nail area; Chapter 30 Matricectomy; Chapter 31 Removal of the proximal nail fold: Why?

Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

<P>Nails are an important component of dermatology and of general practice, since they are a prominent part of a patientâ€TMs image projected to the world. As such, dermatologists and those in family



practice not fully up to date with the various options available will welcome this succinct resource to give guidance on all types of treatment. This reference guide from international experts covers both the diseased and the injured nail and both medical and surgical options, using a highly visual style to convey the relevant information at a glance.</P>