Preventive Dermatology

1. Front Matter

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2. Prevention – An Overview

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Stress, Relaxation, and General Well-Being

      • Nana Smith, Francisco A. Tausk

      Pages 3-16

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   3. Smoking, Obesity/Nutrition, Sun, and the Skin

      • Robert A. Norman, Max Rappaport

      Pages 17-20

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   4. Raising Awareness on the Health Literacy Epidemic

      • Michelle C. Duhaney

      Pages 21-33

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   5. Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Neglect: Indicators for Dermatology

      • Jina P. Lewallen, Susan R. Adams

      Pages 35-45

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   6. Working with Other Healthcare Providers

      • Jina P. Lewallen, Carolyn Lazaro Tuturro, Angelo Turturro

      Pages 47-56

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   7. The Future of Dermatological Therapy and Preventive Dermatology

      • Robert A. Norman

      Pages 57-60

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3. Common Problems and Treatment in Dermatological Prevention

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 62-62

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   2. Prevention of Drug Reactions and Allergies in Dermatology

      • Lisa C. Hutchison, Oumitana Kajkenova

      Pages 63-70

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   3. Xerosis and Stasis Dermatitis

      • Margaret E. M. Kirkup

      Pages 71-79

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   4. Photoprotection

      • Camile L. Hexsel, Henry W. Lim

      Pages 81-91

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   5. Biologics

      • Panoglotis Mitropoulos, Robert A. Norman

      Pages 93-101

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   6. Occupational Dermatology

      • Athena Theodosatos, Robert Haight

      Pages 103-113

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   7. Diagnosis and Prevention of Bullous Diseases

      • Supriya S. Venugopal, Dedee F. Murrell

      Pages 115-135

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   8. Diagnosis and Prevention of Atopic Eczema

      • Stefan Wöhrl

      Pages 137-150

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   9. Prevention of Psoriasis

      • Gwynn Coatney, Robert A. Norman

      Pages 151-160

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   10. Sports Dermatology: Prevention

       • Brian B. Adams

       Pages 161-171

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   11. Prevention of Cosmetic Problems

       • Zoe Diana Draelos

       Pages 173-186

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   12. Nutrition, Vitamins, and Supplements

       • Evangeline B. Handog, Trisha C. Crisostomo

       Pages 187-201

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In his latest book, Dr. Robert A. Norman introduces us to the intriguing concept of preventive dermatology. Although dermatologists have long been patient advocates and have stressed vigorously on the importance of sun avoidance and protection, there is still much more that we can do to prevent disease. Dr. Norman and his skilled coterie of collaborators discuss two distinct types of prevention in dermatology: the prevention of skin diseases and the prevention of s- temic disorders, some with only very indirect connections to the skin. The frst is fairly well known to dermatologists; the second is truly an emerging concept of great importance. Educational efforts to prevent or at least control skin disease may range from the proper use of sunscreens to weight loss in psoriatic patients, the avoidance of trigger factors in rosacea, proper skin care in atopic dermatitis, or adoption of a low-fat diet to decrease the incidence of actinic keratosis and nonmelanoma skin cancer. Another good example is the use of vaccines to protect against diseases such as herpes zoster and genital HPV infection in females.

• Allergie
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Stress
• cancer prevention
• infection
• infections
• prevention
• surgery
• virus
• infectious diseases

From the book reviews:

“The chapters are concise, interesting, and focused toward the prevention of mucocutaneous dermatoses. The book is a welcome addition to the dermatology literature and … can easily be read from cover to cover within 3–4 weeks. The novice reader will find the information instructive and comprehensive whereas the experienced practitioner will be able to find a few clinical gems to incorporate into their management of patients. Seriously consider adding this book to your personal library.” (Philip R. Cohen, International Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 53 (1), January, 2014)

“The purpose is to educate dermatologists on how patients can be more proactive in taking care of their skin, especially if they have a genetic tendency for a particular disorder. … The book presents a number of practical tips to avoid the development of problems such as skin infection, nail and foot fungus, and fetal eczema precautions for the pregnant mother. … This book presents a general treatment overview of common skin disorders and suggests precautions to take to decrease complications and exacerbations.” (Patricia Wong, Doody’s Review Service, December, 2010)

• Tampa, USA

  Robert Norman

Robert Norman is an experienced geriatric dermatologist and has published several dermatology textbooks.

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