A Comprehensive Guide to Pigmentary Disorders

Description

Having pigment means having color. Abnormalities of skin pigmentation impact skin color. Melanin is the name of the pigment that gives skin its color. Melanin is created by certain skin cells. The generation of melanin is impacted when these cells are harmed or unwell. Some pigmentation diseases only impact specific areas of the skin. Others have a body-wide impact. This book offers a thorough reference on pigmentary diseases. The next chapters begin with an introduction to the subject and go into the diagnosis and treatment of several skin pigmentation diseases, including vitiligo, melasma, and ochronosis. Also mentioned are irregularities in the pigmentation of the hair and nails. Major points The diagnosis and treatment of several illnesses are covered in detail in a comprehensive guide on pigmentary disorders of the skin. In addition, the book includes sections on irregularities in the pigmentation of the hair and nails. The book is richly decorated with more than 270 clinical images and drawings.