Atlas of Dermatological Conditions in Populations of African Ancestry (pdf)

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Author Claudia M.Y.A. Donkor , Jeannette Aryee-Boi , Itohan Roseline Osazuwa , Francis Kwame Afflu , Andrew F. Alexis
Edition 1
Edition Year 2021
Format PDF
ISBN 9783030726164
Language English
Number Of Pages 280
Publisher springer

Description

 nuances of dermatology from the African diaspora and the tropics. It not only addresses the dark pigmentation of the patient’s skin and the occurrence of tropical infections, but also the socioeconomic conditions which lead to unique features and the development of skin diseases.
Chapters present numerous dermatological cases, with clear/relevant pictures, to serve as illustration of how skin conditions present in African/dark skin. Of these specific conditions, the book includes chapters on eczema, bullous diseases, hair disorders, acne, and papulosquamous disorders. Additionally, chapters address emotionally sensitive and socioeconomic-related issues such as skin bleaching and dermatological manifestations of HIV/AIDS, an infectious condition that disproportionately affects those residing in sub-Saharan Africa. Expertly written text is supplemented by hundreds of high-quality, real patient photos

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Author

Claudia M.Y.A. Donkor , Jeannette Aryee-Boi , Itohan Roseline Osazuwa , Francis Kwame Afflu , Andrew F. Alexis

Edition

1

Edition Year

2021

Format

PDF

ISBN

9783030726164

Language

English

Number Of Pages

280

Publisher

springer

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