“A concise, well-written, and well-illustrated overview of the topic of cosmetic dermatology that will prove useful to all physicians who care for cosmetic patients.”–Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, reviewing the first edition

Cosmetic Dermatology offers complete coverage of the latest, most effective skin care agents and procedures. Spanning the entire spectrum of cosmetic dermatology, it takes you through the most current medications, cosmeceuticals, and procedures. Presented in full color, the book is firmly grounded in an evidence-based, clinically-relevant approach–making it perfect for use in everyday practice.

FEATURES:

• Guidance on the efficacy of over-the-counter and prescription skin care products
• Step-by-step review of must-know procedures
• A focus on the newest drugs and topical agents
• NEW! Expanded insights into laser treatments, varicose veins, and cosmeceuticals
• NEW! More full-color clinical images in every chapter… 450 in all!
• NEW! Significant revisions in every chapter to help you keep pace with the many fast-breaking developments in the specialty

Contents

Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section 1: Basic Concepts of Skin Science
۱. Basic Science of the Epidermis, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari
۲. Basic Science of the Dermis, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari
۳. Fat and the Subcutaneous Layer, Voraphol Vejjabhinanta, Leslie Baumann, Suzan Obagi, and Anita Singh
۴. Immunology of the Skin, H. Ray Jalian and Jenny Kim
۵. Hormones and Aging Skin, Larissa Zaulyanov-Scanlan
۶. Photoaging, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari
۷. Cigarettes and Aging Skin, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari
۸. Nutrition and the Skin, Leslie Baumann
Section 2: Skin Types
۹. The Baumann Skin Typing System, Leslie Baumann and Edmund Weisberg
۱۰. Oily Skin, Mohamed L. Elsaie and Leslie Baumann
۱۱. Dry Skin, Leslie Baumann
۱۲. Sensitive Skin, Leslie Baumann
۱۳. Skin Pigmentation and Pigmentation Disorders, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari ۱۴. Skin of Color, Heather Woolery-Lloyd
Section 3: Specific Skin Problems
۱۵. Acne (Type 1 Sensitive Skin), Leslie Baumann and Jonette Keri
۱۶. Rosacea (Type 2 Sensitive Skin), Sogol Saghari, Jonette Keri, Stuart Shanler, and Leslie Baumann
۱۷. Burning and Stinging Skin (Type 3 Sensitive Skin), Leslie Baumann
۱۸. Contact Dermatitis (Type 4 Sensitive Skin), Sharon E. Jacob
۱۹. Wrinkled Skin, Sogol Saghari and Leslie Baumann
۲۰. Chemical Peels, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari
۲۱. Prevention and Treatment of Bruising, Susan Schaffer, Sogol Saghari, and Leslie Baumann
Section 4: Cosmetic Procedures
۲۲. Botulinum Toxin, Leslie Baumann, Mohamed L. Elsaie, and Lisa Grunebaum
۲۳. Dermal Fillers, Leslie Baumann, Marianna Blyumin, and Sogol Saghari
۲۴. Lasers and Light Devices, Joely Kaufman
۲۵. Sclerotherapy, Larissa Zaulyanov-Scanlan
۲۶. Facial Scar Revision, Suzan Obagi and Angela S. Casey
Section 5: Skin Care
۲۷. Starting a Skin Care Product Line, Leslie Baumann
۲۸. Cosmetic and Drug Regulation, Edmund Weisberg and Leslie Baumann
۲۹. Sunscreens, Leslie Baumann, Nidhi Avashia and Mari Paz Castanedo-Tardan
۳۰. Retinoids, Leslie Baumann and Sogol Saghari
۳۱. Cleansing Agents, Kumar Subramanyan and K.P. Ananth
۳۲. Moisturizing Agents, Leslie Baumann
۳۳. Depigmenting Agents, Leslie Baumann and Inja Bogdan Allemann
۳۴. Antioxidants, Leslie Baumann and Inja Bogdan Allemann
۳۵. Anti-inflammatory Agents, Mari Paz Castanedo-Tardan and Leslie Baumann
۳۶. Fragrance, Edmund Weisberg and Leslie Baumann
۳۷. Preservatives, Edmund Weisberg and Leslie Baumann
Section 6: Other
۳۸. Bioengineering of the Skin, Leslie Baumann and Mari Paz Castanedo-Tardan
۳۹. Scales Used to Classify Skin, Mari Paz Castanedo-Tardan and Leslie Baumann
۴۰. The Psychosocial Aspects of Cosmetic Dermatology, Edmund Weisberg
Index

Author comments

Leslie Baumann, MD is Director at the University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute, and Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami.