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1 online resource (2596 pages) |
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Cover; Title page; Copyright page; List of Contributors; Preface; List of Abbreviations; CHAPTER 1: Science of the Nail Apparatus; Gross anatomy and terminology; Embryology; Regional anatomy; Vascular supply; Nerve supply; Comparative anatomy and function; Physiology; Physical properties of nails; Imaging of the nail apparatus; CHAPTER 2: Physical Signs; Modification in the configuration of the nail unit; Modification of the nail surface; Modification of the nail plate and soft tissue attachments; Modification in perionychial tissues; Modification in the consistency of the nail |
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Modification in color: chromonychia or dyschromiaCHAPTER 3: Signs Physical; Photography; Dermoscopy; Proximal nail fold capillaroscopy; Ultrasound imaging; Magnetic resonance imaging; CHAPTER 4: The Nail in Childhood and Old Age; The nail in childhood; Nail morphology; The nail in old age; CHAPTER 5: Fungal (Onychomycosis) and Other Infections Involving the Nail Apparatus; Onychomycosis; Other fungal infections; Other infections; Infection in other chapters; CHAPTER 6: The Nail in Dermatological Disease; Psoriasis; Pityriasis rubra pilaris; Pityriasis rosea; Pityriasis lichenoides acuta |
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Parakeratosis pustulosaLichen planus; Lichen striatus; Lichen nitidus; Lichen aureus; Keratosis lichenoides chronica; Eczema; Discoid lupus erythematosus; Bullous pemphigoid; Pemphigus; Darier disease; Stevens-Johnson syndrome and erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysis; Alopecia areata; Porokeratosis of Mibelli; Acroosteolysis; Acrokeratoelastoidosis; Focal acral hyperkeratosis; Palmoplantar keratoderma; Granuloma annulare; Juvenile xanthogranuloma; Erythema elevatum diutinum; CHAPTER 7: The Nail in Systemic Disease; Cardiac disorders; Circulatory disorders; Respiratory disorders |
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Gastrointestinal disordersHepatic disorders; Renal disorders; Genitourinary disorders; Reproductive system disorders; Endocrine disorders; Nervous system disorders; Psychological and psychiatric disorders; Musculoskeletal disorders; Hematological and lymphatic disorders; Connective tissue diseases; Immunological disorders; Nutritional disorders; Intoxication; Metabolic disorders; CHAPTER 8: Drug-induced Nail Changes; Nails in the investigation of drug use and forensic studies; Drugs acting on the central nervous system; Retinoids (Fig. 8.2); Psoralens and photoonycholysis |
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Antimicrobial agentsAntiretroviral drugs; Antifungals; Antiinflammatory agents; Cardiovascular drugs; Purgatives; Intoxicants; Heavy metal intoxications; Anticoagulants; Antimalarial agents (Fig. 8.11); Hormones; Radiation; Pulse oximetry; Carotene; Cyclosporine; Dimercaptosuccinic acid; Diuretics; Fluorine; Gelatin, biotin, cystine and methionine; Hydroquinone; Iron; Peloprenoic acid; Penicillamine and bucillamine; Tiopronin; Pamidronic acid; Phenylephrine; Salbutamol; Vitamin A; Isotretinoin; Interferon-a; Interferon-ß; Anti-tumor necrosis factor agents; Antineoplastic agents |
| Summary |
The human nail provides a complex structure that supports fine manipulation of objects while protecting the extremities. Diseases of the nail disrupt this function. They can cause pain and discomfort, cause disfigurement and are often unsightly with a profound effect on the sufferer's self confidence. Baran & Dawber's Diseases of the Nails and their Management has long been recognized as the preeminent authority on nail disease. New to this edition is a superb guide to differential diagnosis by color, shape and location within the nail unit to provide rapid clinical information on nail disorde |
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Herbal medicines |
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Nails (Anatomy) -- Diseases.
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Nail Diseases
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Nails -- physiology
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Nails, Malformed
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Skin.
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MEDICAL -- Dermatology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Nails (Anatomy) -- Diseases
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Electronic book
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| Author |
De Berker, David
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Holzberg, Mark
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Thomas, Luc
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| ISBN |
9781118286708 |
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1118286707 |
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