Applied Dermatotoxicology - Clinical Aspects
Verlag | Academic Press |
Auflage | 2014 |
Seiten | 150 |
Format | 15,2 x 0,8 x 22,7 cm |
Gewicht | 268 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 012420130X |
EAN | 9780124201309 |
Bestell-Nr | 12420130EA |
Applied Dermatotoxicology: Clinical Aspects provides concise, systematic, and state-of-the-art information on the toxicological effects of substances on skin, and recent advances in dermal toxicity testing.
This book specifically addresses the clinical presentations borne out of exposure to a variety of chemicals. It begins with an overview of skin biology to provide toxicologists with a basic understanding of its anatomy and physiology. Next it presents a variety of dermatotoxicological effects, as well at the toxic agents that cause them, with color photographs to illustrate these effects.
Applied Dermatotoxicology: Clinical Aspects is an essential reference for toxicologists in industry, and for those medical professionals who encounter cases of dermal exposure to toxic agents.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
1. Skin structure and functional 2. Irritant contact dermatitis 3. Photoirritation (phototoxicity)4. Allergic contact dermatitis5. Photoallergic contact dermatitis 6. Contact urticaria
Rezension:
"...an excellent introduction to the subject...an extremely valuable text for anybody interested in how chemical and environmental factors can impact adversely on the skin." --btsNews
"It discusses the nuances and current knowledge on performing testing.written for researchers and dermatologists interested in contact and irritant dermatitis on a basic science level. Score: 79 - 3 Stars" --Doody.com, 2014