Skin
Cambridge University Press
Published on 5. May 1983
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-521-24122-9 (ISBN)
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Description
First published in 1983 this book provides a review of the fundamentals of the biology and mechanics of human skin. The major theme is the interaction between and dependence of the integrity of skin on, cell turnover, nutrition, control mechanisms and disease. Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties are presented separately in a way that should allow the mathematically inexperienced reader to understand the principles but with sufficient detail to permit development of more advanced ideas. Discussion of environmental effects on skin includes cosmetics, solar radiation and clinical treatments. An account of methods of wound closure and of the recent attempts to find a substitute for skin completes an overview of this fascinating tissue.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-24122-9 (9780521241229)
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Content
Preface; 1. The body surface; 2. The appendages of skin; 3. The skin in depth; 4. Mechanical properties of skin; 5. Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties; 6. Environmental effects; 7. Wound closure and alternatives to skin; References; Index.
