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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.

Author/creator Donkor, Claudia M. Y. A.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoCham : Springer, 2021.
Description1 online resource
Supplemental Content Direct link to ebook
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorAryee-Boi, Jeannette.
Other author/creatorOsazuwa, Itohan Roseline.
Other author/creatorAfflu, Francis Kwame.
Other author/creatorAlexis, Andrew F.
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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionPrint version record.
Source of descriptionOnline resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 15, 2021).
Issued in other formPrint version: Donkor, Claudia M.Y.A. Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry. Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, ©2021 9783030726164
ISBN9783030726171 (electronic bk.)
ISBN3030726177 (electronic bk.)
Standard identifier# 10.1007/978-3-030-72617-1
Stock numberSpringer

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