Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry

1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-3-030-72616-4
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 285 mm, Gewicht: 1035 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Donkor, Claudia M. Y. A.

Aryee-Boi, Jeannette

Alexis, Andrew F.

Osazuwa, Itohan Roseline

Afflu, Francis Kwame

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Claudia M. Y. A. Donkor, MD, MSc. Clin. Derm, TMIH, DTMH

4 Health and Skin

Private Practice

Tema, Ghana

Jeannette Aryee-Boi, MD, PhD

Medical Division

Head of Sub-unit Dermatology

37 Military Hospital

PO Box CT-5955

Accra, Ghana

Itohan Roseline Osazuwa, MD, MScPD

Itopeck Clinic

Accra, Ghana

Francis Kwame Afflu, MD, MPH

Hadassah Health Services

Accra, Ghana

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH

Department of Dermatology

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, NY

USA