Diseases of the nail represent a surprisingly large section of most dermatologists' practice - and can present difficult, sometimes intractable, clinical problems. Co-authored by one of the world's foremost authorities in the field, An Atlas of Diseases of the Nail provides expert and authoritative guidance on all aspects of diagnosis and management.
A comprehensive guide to common nail diseases, the book includes anatomy and physiology of the nail unit, paronychia and onycholysis, nail fungal infections, nails in dermatologic diseases, nails in systemic disease, nail cosmetic chemistry, nail cosmetics, clinical aspects, plus the treatment of nail disorders and nail surgery. Examining the nail from every angle, An Atlas of Diseases of the Nail provides you with a visual reference to nail diseases supported by text covering diagnosis and treatment.
Basic Nail Anatomy and Physiology
Nail Unit
Blood Supply and Nerves to the Nail Unit
Nail Growth and Kinetics
Work Up of Nail Conditions
History and Examination of the Nail
Nail Evaluation
Nail Changes in Pediatric Patients
Congenital Nail Abnormalities
Trachyonychia
Management of Onycomycosis in Children
Onychomadesis
Longitudinal Melanonychia in Children
Nail Changes in Systemic Disease
Beau's Lines
Yellow Nail Syndrome
Clubbing
Koilonychia
Leukonychia
Chromonychia
Leukonychia
Yellow Nails
Red Nails
Blue Nails
Melanonychia
Infectious Causes of Nail Disorders
Onychomycosis
Bacterial Infections of the Nails
Viral Causes of Nail Disease
Nails in Dermatologic Disease
Nail Psoriasis
Lichen Planus
Alopecia Areata
Darier's Disease
Nail Cosmetics
Problems Associated with the use of Nail Cosmetics
Nail Tumors
Glomus Tumor
Exostosis
Fibromas
Subungual Melanoma
Biography
Phoebe Rich, Richard K. Scher