In Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology , Dr. Alam has compiled the subspecialty's latest research findings in a reference for researchers and dermatologists. It covers the spectrum of procedural dermatology, including skin cancer surgery, laser techniques, fillers and neurotoxins, minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, and emerging procedures. Leading experts present and evaluate evidence in each subfield, providing a solid manual for the present, and a guide for research in the future.

Features:

· A numerical system to appraise research findings used throughout the book

· Question and answer section to reinforce knowledge at the end of most chapters

· Serves as a tutorial for those interested in performing clinical research.

· Holds practical value for dermatologists who are treating or counseling patients.

A numerical system to appraise research findings used throughout the book
Question and answer section to reinforce knowledge at the end of most chapters
Serves as a tutorial for those interested in performing clinical research
Holds practical value to dermatologists who are treating or counseling patients

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Murad Alam, MD

Chief, Section of Cutaneous and

Aesthetic Surgery

Professor, Departments of Dermatology,

Otolaryngology, and Surgery

Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Chicago, IL USA

Klappentext

In Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology, Dr. Alam has compiled the subspecialty's latest research findings in a reference for researchers and dermatologists. It covers the spectrum of procedural dermatology, including skin cancer surgery, laser techniques, fillers and neurotoxins, minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, and emerging procedures. Leading experts present and evaluate evidence in each subfield, providing a solid manual for the present, and a guide for research in the future.

Features:

· A numerical system to appraise research findings used throughout the book

· Question and answer section to reinforce knowledge at the end of most chapters

· Serves as a tutorial for those interested in performing clinical research.

· Holds practical value for dermatologists who are treating or counseling patients.

Zusammenfassung
In Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology, Dr. Alam has compiled the subspecialty's latest research findings in a reference for researchers and dermatologists.

Inhalt
Evidence-Based Procedural DermatologyEditor: Murad Alam, M.D. Topic Areas in Procedural Dermatology: The Evidence1. Mohs Surgery by Alan L. Levy, and Thomas Stasko2. Basal Cell Carcinoma by Monica L. Halem, Désirée Ratner, and Asha Patel3. Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Erica H. Lee, Vicki J. Levine, and Kishwer S. Nehal4. Melanoma Surgery by Joy H. Kunishige, and John A. Zitelli5. Merkel Cell Carcinoma by Conway C. Huang, and Christopher K. Bichakjian6. Photodynamic Therapy by Yue (Emily) Yu, and Barbara A. Gilchrest7. Treatment of Precancers with Topical Agents by Bahar Firoz and Arash Kimyai-Asadi8. Reconstruction: Flaps, Grafts and Other Closures, by Gabriel J. Martinez-Diaz, and Hayes Gladstone9. Prevention and Treatment of Scars, by Brenda Chrastil-LaTowsky, Jennifer L. MacGregor, Jeffrey S. Dover, and Kenneth A. Arndt10. Prevention and Treatment of Procedure-Associated Infection, by Douglas Fife11. Prevention and Treatment of Bleeding Complications in Dermatologic Surgery, by Murray A. Cotter, Siegrid S. Yu, and Isaac M. Neuhaus12. Vascular Lasers and Lights, by Nicole E. Rogers and Marc R. Avram 13. Pigment Lasers and Lights, by Voraphol Vejjabhinanta, Mohamed L. ElSaie, Su Luo, Nidhi Avashia, Rawat Charoensawad, and Keyvan Nouri14. Ablative Resurfacing: Laser, Chemical Peels, and Dermabrasion, by Ali Jabbari, and Vicki J. Levine15. Nonablative and Minimally Ablative Resurfacing, by Shraddha Desai and Ashish C. Bhatia16. Non-Surgical Lifting and Tightening, by Shraddha Desai17. Non-Laser Superficial Resurfacing Techniques: Superficial Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion, by John Starling, III, and Darius J. Karimipour18. Cosmeceuticals, by Zoe Diana Draelos19. Botulinum Toxin, by Berthold Rzany, and Alexander Nast20. Soft Tissue Augmentation, by Kenneth Beer and Shivani Nanda21. Liposuction, by Shari A. Nemeth, Naomi Lawrence, and Mary Cook22. Hair Transplantation, by Jane Unaeze, and David H. Ciocon23. Face Lifting, by Elizabeth Grossman, Roberta D. Sengelmann, and Murad Alam24. Blepharoplasty, by Anjali Butani25. Cellulite, by Jennifer L. MacGregor, Brenda Chrastil-LaTowsky, Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey S. Dover26. Non-Invasive Body Contouring by Neil S Sadick, Misbah H Khan, Babar K Rao Editor: Murad Alam, M.D. Topic Areas in Procedural Dermatology: The Evidence1. Mohs Surgery by Alan L. Levy, and Thomas Stasko2. Basal Cell Carcinoma by Monica L. Halem, Désirée Ratner, and Asha Patel3. Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Erica H. Lee, Vicki J. Levine, and Kishwer S. Nehal4. Melanoma Surgery by Joy H. Kunishige, and John A. Zitelli5. Merkel Cell Carcinoma by Conway C. Huang, and Christopher K. Bichakjian6. Photodynamic Therapy by Yue (Emily) Yu, and Barbara A. Gilchrest7. Treatment of Precancers with Topical Agents by Bahar Firoz and Arash Kimyai-Asadi8. Reconstruction: Flaps, Grafts and Other Closures, by Gabriel J. Martinez-Diaz, and Hayes Gladstone9. Prevention and Treatment of Scars, by Brenda Chrastil-LaTowsky, Jennifer L. MacGregor, Jeffrey S. Dover, and Kenneth A. Arndt10. Prevention and Treatment of Procedure-Associated Infection, by Douglas Fife11. Prevention and Treatment of Bleeding Complications in Dermatologic Surgery, by Murray A. Cotter, Siegrid S. Yu, and Isaac M. Neuhaus12. Vascular Lasers and Lights, by Nicole E. Rogers and Marc R. Avram 13. Pigment Lasers and Lights, by Voraphol Vejjabhinanta, Mohamed L. ElSaie, Su Luo, Nidhi Avashia, Rawat Charoensawad, and Keyvan Nouri14. Ablative Resurfacing: Laser, Chemical Peels, and Dermabrasion, by Ali Jabbari, and Vicki J. Levine15. Nonablative and Minimally Ablative Resurfacing, by Shraddha Desai and Ashish C. Bhatia16. Non-Surgical Lifting and Tightening, by Shraddha Desai17. Non-Laser Superficial Resurfacing Techniques: Superficial Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion, by John Starling, III, and Darius J. Karimipour18. Cosmeceuticals, by Zoe Diana Draelos19. Botulinum Toxin, by Berthold Rzany, and Alexander Nast20. Soft Tissue Augmentation, by Kenneth Beer and Shivani Nanda21. Liposuction, by Shari A. Nemeth, Naomi Lawrence, and Mary Cook22. Hair Transplantation, by Jane Unaeze, and David H. Ciocon23. Face Lifting, by Elizabeth Grossman, Roberta D. Sengelmann, and Murad Alam24. Blepharoplasty, by Anjali Butani25. Cellulite, by Jennifer L. MacGregor, Brenda Chrastil-LaTowsky, Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey S. Dover26. Non-Invasive Body Contouring by Neil S Sadick, Misbah H Khan, Babar K Rao