From the Publisher:

     A critical topic for any medical specialist treating the skin, this reference offers an authoritative review of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and prevention of photodamage--assessing the latest methods and treatments for the evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients exhibiting malignant or benign forms of sun damage.

     Provides an in-depth discussion of precancerous and cancerous skin lesions.

     Exploring a wide spectrum of topics from both medical and cosmetic perspectives, Photodamaged Skin examines issues associated with the treatment of photodamage in ethnic skin types...specific forms of cancer including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma...the most recent topical and laser treatments for sun-affected skin....extensive studies on the nonmalignant clinical symptoms of photodamage...and the latest in the photodynamic therapy of precancerous and cosmetic photodamage.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1.     Premalignant Manifestations of Photoaging:  Actinic Keratoses and Atypical Nevi

Chapter 2.     Malignant Manifestations of Photodamage:  Basal Cell Carcinoma

Chapter 3.     Malignant Manifestations of Photodamage:  Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Chapter 4.     Malignant Manifestations of Photodamage:  Melanoma

Chapter 5.     Nonmalignant Clinical Manifestations of Photodamage

Chapter 6.     Benign Manifestations of Photodamage:  Laser and Light Source Treatment

Chapter 7.     Topical Treatments of Benign Photodamage

Chapter 8.     Benign Manifestations of Photodamage:  Ethnic Skin Types