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Springer Color Atlas of Chemical Peels 1st Editon 2010 Softbound by Antonella Tosti, Pearl E. Grimes, Maria Pia De Padova
Chemical peeling is a well known method attempting to restore a more youthful appearance and improving dermatologic defects. Over the last years this technique has been marked by constant innovation. This book is the first atlas on chemical peels, representing the state of the art in this field. It is a fully illustrated text, becoming an ideal reference tool for dermatologists dealing with cosmetology. It is a practical and simple guide: in the first part the peeling techniques are displayed in a step-by-step manner with an exhaustive text supporting the illustrations; in the second part different diseases are discussed in their pathogenesis and treatment options. Each Author then provides his/her personal experience and treatment approach with different peeling techniques in acne, rosacea, melasma, photoaging, postinflammatory hyperpigmentations and dark skin. Types of Chemical Peels: Advantages/Disadvantages - An Illustrated Algorithm.- Types of Chemical Peels.- Modalities of Application.- Glycolic Acid.- Jessner’s Solution.- Pyruvic Acid.- Resorcinol.- Salicylic Acid.- Trichloroacetic Acid.- Deep Chemical Peels for Photoaging.- Deep Chemical Peels for Post-Acne Scarring.- Combination Salicylic Acid/TCA Chemical Peeling.- How to Choose the Best Peeling for the Patient.- Acne.- Actinic Keratosis.- Chemical Peels in Dark Skin.- Melasma.- Photoaging.- Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.- Rosacea.- Solar Lentigo.- Management of the Patient.- Management of the Patient.