Hair Growth and Disorders

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Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, David A. Whiting, Ralph M. Trüeb
Springer Science & Business Media, Jun 26, 2008 - Medical - 564 pages

Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients present with increasing demands and expectations.

Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structured content is divided into three sections: Basic aspects of hair growth, Hair and scalp disorders, and Fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. As an add-on it contains unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.

 

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Contents
1
3
40
Innervation
75
Regulation of Pigmentation
84
Plakoglobin and Desmoplakin
124
History
259
Alopecia Areata
310
3
357
Clinical Features
389
21
427
Treatment
447
History
525
Decontamination Extraction
538
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