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Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry

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Title/Author:	Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry/ by Claudia M.Y.A. Donkor, Jeannette Aryee-Boi, Itohan Roseline Osazuwa, Francis Kwame Afflu, Andrew F. Alexis.
Author:	Donkor, Claudia M.Y.A.
other author:	Aryee-Boi, Jeannette.
Description:	XVII, 264 p. 586 illus., 585 illus. in color.online resource. :
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Dermatology. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72617-1
ISBN:	9783030726171

Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry
Donkor, Claudia M.Y.A.

Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry[electronic resource] /by Claudia M.Y.A. Donkor, Jeannette Aryee-Boi, Itohan Roseline Osazuwa, Francis Kwame Afflu, Andrew F. Alexis. - 1st ed. 2021. - XVII, 264 p. 586 illus., 585 illus. in color.online resource.

1. Eczema.-2. Allergies -- 3. Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus and Scleroderma -- 4. Bullous Diseases -- 5. Acne -- 6. Disorders of Pigmentation: Hyperpigmentation -- 7. Disorders of Pigmentation: Hypopigmentation -- 8. Skin Bleaching -- 9. Hair Disorders -- 10. Papulosquamous Disorders -- 11. Infections -- 12. Infestations -- 13. STI -- 14. HIV/AIDS and Related Dermatoses -- 15. Benign Tumors -- 16. Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids -- 17. Nevi -- 18. Malignancies -- 19. Other interesting Conditions.

This book presents the nuances of dermatology from the African diaspora and the tropics. It not only addresses the dark pigmentation of the patient’s skin and the occurrence of tropical infections, but also the socioeconomic conditions which lead to unique features and the development of skin diseases. Chapters present numerous dermatological cases, with clear/relevant pictures, to serve as illustration of how skin conditions present in African/dark skin. Of these specific conditions, the book includes chapters on eczema, bullous diseases, hair disorders, acne, and papulosquamous disorders. Additionally, chapters address emotionally sensitive and socioeconomic-related issues such as skin bleaching and dermatological manifestations of HIV/AIDS, an infectious condition that disproportionately affects those residing in sub-Saharan Africa. Expertly written text is supplemented by hundreds of high-quality, real patient photos. Written by doctors living and treating patients in the tropical environment of Africa, Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry is an essential tool in broadening the scope of care for professionals and residents in dermatology alike.

ISBN: 9783030726171

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-030-72617-1doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

669082
Dermatology.

LC Class. No.: RL1-803

Dewey Class. No.: 616.5

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