Main description:

This atlas is written to provide readers with the clinical and pathological presentation of the broad spectrum of pigmentary skin disorders (PSD). This book is divided into six parts and covers diseases of hypopigmentation, disorders of hyperpigmentation, hyperpigmentation coexisting with hypopigmentation, pigmentary disorders of the hair, nails, and mucous membranes, and neoplasms with dyschromatosis encountered in clinical practice. Written by experts with rich experience in the field, it will be an invaluable reference not only for dermatologists, cosmetologists, and geneticists but also for anyone interested in the exciting area of PSDs.

Contents:

Genetic and Gentically-Susceptible Hypomelanoses.- Syndromes with Hypomelanosis.- Hypomelanoses Related to Inflammation and Immunological Reaction.- Hypochromic Hairs.- Miscellaneous Hypomelanoses and hypochromia.- Generalized and Localized Genetic Hyperpigmentation.- Hyperpigmentation with Cafe-au-lait Spots or Lentigines.- Syndromes with Hypermelanosis.- Linear and Blaschoid Hyperpigmentation.- Reticulated Hyperpigmentation.- Acquired Hypermelanoses.- Acquired Hyperchromia with Lichenoid Changes .- Acquired Hyperpigmentation with Keratotic Abnormalities.- Acquired Hyperpigmentation with Dermal Alterations.- Acquired and Congenital Dermal Hypermelanosis.- Miscellaneous Hyperpigmentation or Hypermelanosis.- Hyperpigmentation coexists with Hypopigmentation.- Disorders of Pigmentation of the Nails, Hair and Mucous Membrane.- Neoplasms with Dyschromatosis.- Non-melanotic Pigmentary Disorders with Abnormal Deposits.