Description:
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.
Brief description: Golara Honari, MD, FAAD, Consultant Dermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, US
Dr. Golara Honari is an up-and-coming researcher in the field of Dermatatoxicology, specializing in contact dermatitis. Additionally, Dr. Honari is an author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and international presentations.
Review Quotes:
"...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