Atlas of dermatological conditions in populations of African ancestry

Author/Creator:

Donkor, Claudia M. Y. A.

Publication/Creation:

Cham : Springer, 2021

Resource Type:

Book

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Full Title:

Atlas of dermatological conditions in populations of African ancestry / Claudia M.Y.A. Donkor, Jeannette Aryee-Boi, Itohan Roseline Osazuwa, Francis Kwame Afflu, Andrew F. Alexis

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Additional Author/Creators:

Aryee-Boi, Jeannette
Osazuwa, Itohan Roseline
Afflu, Francis Kwame
Alexis, Andrew F.

Subjects/Genre

Genre:

Atlases

Subjects:

Dermatology--Atlases
Skin--Diseases--Atlases

Description/Summary

Table of Contents:

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.

Summary:

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.

Language:

English

Physical Type/Description:

1 online resource

Local Note:

Available to current Emory University students, faculty and staff.

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

9937582990402486

ISBN:

9783030726171
3030726177

OCLC Number:

1259593168

Other Identifiers:

doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-72617-1