Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology
Description
In Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology , Dr. Alam has compiled the subspecialty's latest research findings in a reference for researchers and dermatologists. It covers the spectrum of procedural dermatology, including skin cancer surgery, laser techniques, fillers and neurotoxins, minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, and emerging procedures. Leading experts present and evaluate evidence in each subfield, providing a solid manual for the present, and a guide for research in the future.
Features:
· A numerical system to appraise research findings used throughout the book
· Question and answer section to reinforce knowledge at the end of most chapters
· Serves as a tutorial for those interested in performing clinical research.
· Holds practical value for dermatologists who are treating or counseling patients.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews:
"This book is the first of its kind to blend evidence-based and procedural disciplines. . Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology provides detailed evidence for the clinician who may be wondering about a procedure that could be selected for a specific condition. The references are detailed and well edited, as are other sections of the chapters. The book is . a source of procedures used in dermatologic practice. The usefulness of such book increase the more one refers to it." (Lawrence Charles Parish, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 308 (5), August, 2012)
"This fascinating textbook focuses on the broad field of dermatologic surgery from tumors to reconstruction to cosmetic procedures in a unique way. It is nicely laid out, with good graphics, and is concisely edited. . This is a wonderfully different type of textbook that should be on the desk of every dermatologic surgeon interested in making sound decisions based on real evidence." (William P. Coleman III, Dermatologic Surgery, Vol. 38 (9), September, 2012)
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Person
Murad Alam, MD
Chief, Section of Cutaneous and
Aesthetic Surgery
Professor, Departments of Dermatology,
Otolaryngology, and Surgery
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Chicago, IL USA
Content
1.Mohs Surgery.- 2.Basal Cell Carcinoma.- 3.Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- 4.Melanoma Surgery.- 5.Merkel Cell Carcinoma.- 6.Photodynamic Therapy.- 7.Treatment of Precancers with Topical Agents.- 8.Reconstruction: Flaps, Grafts and Other Closures.- 9.Prevention and Treatment of Scars.- 10.Prevention and Treatment of Procedure-Associated Infection.- 11.Prevention and Treatment of Bleeding Complications in Dermatologic Surgery.- 12.Vascular Lasers and Lights.- 13.Pigment Lasers and Lights.- 14.Ablative Resurfacing: Laser, Chemical Peels, and Dermabrasion.- 15.Nonablative and Minimally Ablative Resurfacing.- 16.Non-Surgical Lifting and Tightening.- 17.Non-Laser Superficial Resurfacing Techniques: Superficial Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion.- 18.Cosmeceuticals.- 19.Botulinum Toxin.- 20.Soft Tissue Augmentation.- 21.Liposuction.- 22.Hair Transplantation.- 23.Face Lifting.- 24.Blepharoplasty.- 25.Cellulite.- 26.Non-Invasive Body Contouring.
