Hair Growth and Disorders

Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated textbook provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology. It contains up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques.

Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients now have increasing demands and expectations.Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated book provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The well-structured content is divided into three sections: basic aspects of hair growth; hair and scalp disorders; and fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. In addition, coverage is farther enhanced with unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.

Biology of the Hair Follicle.- The Endocrine Control of the Hair Follicle.- Neuroimmunology of the Hair Follicle.- Biology of Hair Follicle Pigmentation.- Hair Follicle Vascularization and Innervation.- Molecular Genetics of Human Hair Diseases.- Histology of the Human Hair Follicle.- Hair Growth Assessment Techniques.- Male Androgenetic Alopecia.- Female Pattern Hair Loss.- Primary Cicatricial Alopecia.- Secondary Cicatricial and other Permanent Alopecias.- Diffuse Hair Loss.- Hair Loss in Children.- Alopecia Areata.- Hypertrichosis.- Hirsutism.- Scalp Tumors.- Disorders of the Scalp.- Psychocutaneous Disorders of Hair and Scalp.- Photoepilation.- Surgical Treatment of Hair Loss.- Tropical Dermatoses of the Scalp.- African Hair.- Hair Cosmetics.- Natural Products for Hair Care and Treatment.- Hair over the Ages and in Art - The Culture, and Social History of Hair and its Depiction in Art.- Hair in Forensic Medicine.