Vitiligo is a disorder having a significant impact in dark-skinned individuals. Along with the historical, cultural, and psychological aspects of the disease the multifactorial pathogenesis of this disorder is discussed in detail with special emphasis on the newer hypotheses proposed in the causation. Descriptions of the clinical aspects of the disease are supplemented with clinical photographs covering the latest therapeutic and surgical treatment options. Nonconventional treatments such as cosmetic camouflage and tattooing are also discussed. Topics of controversy such as the role of diet, patient selection for surgery, and so on, are covered in depth.
Key Features
Discusses the recent advances in treatment
Evidence-based approach
Quality of life and psychological aspects covered
Nonconventional treatment options included with practical tips on vitiligo surgery
Controversial topics covered
Edited by:
Vineet Relhan (Maulana Azad Medical College & L N Hospital New Delhi India),
Vijay Kumar Garg (Santosh Medical college,
Ghaziabad,
India),
Sneha Ghunawat (Columbia Asia Hospital and Meraki Skin Clinic,
Gurugram,
India),
Khushbu Mahajan (Kubba Skin Clinic and Mahajan Skin Centre,
Delhi,
India)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 2.780kg
ISBN: 9781138063594
ISBN 10: 1138063592
Pages: 298
Publication Date: 17 September 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
SECTION I: THE BASICS OF VITILIGO Ch 1 History and Cultural Aspects of Vitiligo Ch 2 Definition, Epidemiology, and Prevalence Ch 3 Vitiligo: An Indian Scenario Ch 4 Basic Science Ch 5 Etiopathogenesis SECTION II: CLINICAL PROFILE OF VITILIGO Ch 6 Classification of Vitiligo Ch 7 Vitiligo Vulgar Ch 8 Segmental Vitiligo Ch 9 Acrofacial Vitiligo Ch 10 Mucosal Vitiligo Ch 11 Leukotrichia in Vitiligo Ch 12 Other Subtypes and Variants of Vitiligo Ch 13 Vitiligo and Associated Comorbidities Ch 14 Repigmentation in Vitiligo Ch 15 Special Groups Ch 15.1 Vitiligo and Pregnancy Ch 15.2 Pediatric Vitiligo Ch 15.3 Vitiligo and Immunodeficiency Ch 15.4 Vitiligo Onset in Late Age SECTION III: DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF VITILIGO Ch 16 Differential Diagnosis Ch 17 Noninvasive Tests Ch 18 Invasive Tests Ch 19 Assessment of the Disease Ch 20 Quality of Life Measures and Psychological Aspects in Vitiligo (Counseling and Support Groups) SECTION IV: TOPICAL TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO Ch 21 Topical Corticosteroids Ch 22 Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors Ch 23 Topical Vitamin D Analogs Ch 24 Newer Agents for Topical Treatment Ch 25 Cosmetic Camouflage in Vitiligo SECTION V: SYSTEMIC TREATMENT FOR VITILIGO Ch 26 Oral Corticosteroids Ch 27 Other Immunosuppressive Agents in Vitiligo Ch 28 Role of Antioxidants in Vitiligo Ch 29 Newer Agents in Systemic Treatment SECTION VI: PHOTOTHERAPY AND LASERS Ch 30 UVA Therapy in Vitiligo Ch 31 UVB Therapy in Vitiligo Ch 32 Targeted Phototherapy Ch 33 Lasers in Vitiligo SECTION VII: OTHER THERAPIES FOR VITILIGO Ch 34 Alternative Medicine in Vitiligo Including Home Remedies Ch 35 Depigmenting Agents SECTION VIII: SURGICAL TREATMENT OF VITILIGO Ch 36 Surgical Treatment: Patient Evaluation and Expectation Assessment Ch 37 Tissue Grafting Techniques Ch 37.1 Minigrafting Ch 37.2 Ultrathin Skin Grafting Ch 37.3 Suction Blister Grafting Ch 37.4 The Epidermal Harvesting System (CelluTome™) for Stable Vitiligo Surgery Ch 37.5 Flip-Top Technique and Smash Grafting Ch 37.6 Hair Follicle Transplant Ch 37.7 Johhpur Technique Ch 38 Cellular Grafting Techniques Ch 38.1 Non-Cultured Epidermal Cell Suspension Ch 38.2 Cultured Melanocyte Grafting Ch 39 Management of Difficult Vitiligo (Acral, Genital, Lips, Palms, and Soles) Ch 40 Microneedling in Vitiligo Ch 41 PRP in Vitiligo Ch 42 Dermabrasion in Vitiligo Ch 43 Tattooing in Vitiligo SECTION IX: MISCELLANEOUS Ch 44 Role of Diet in Vitiligo Ch 45 Myths in Vitiligo
Editor in Chief: Vineet Relhan, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India Editor: Vijay Kumar Garg, MD, Senior Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Editor: Sneha Ghunawat, MD, Consultant Dermatologist, Columbia Asia Hospital and Meraki Skin Clinic, Gurugram, India Editor: Khushbu Mahajan, MD, Consultant Dermatologist, Kubba Skin Clinic and Mahajan Skin Centre, Delhi, India
