This text bridges the worlds of skin, hair, and nail care formulation, chemistry, ingredients, function, and utility for the physician.
Cosmetics for skin, hair, and nails play a vital part in the management and treatment of many dermatological conditions; unfortunately, they may also at times be the cause of some dermatological problems. Dermatologists need to have a working knowledge of over-the-counter products to answer patient questions, make product recommendations to prevent disease recurrence, select products useful in disease maintenance, and enhance appearance. This text bridges the worlds of skin, hair, and nail care formulation, chemistry, ingredients, function, and utility for the physician.
Facial Cosmetic Dermatology:Introduction Acne and cosmetics. Rosacea and
cosmetics.Facial moisturizers and eczema. Sensitive skin and contact
dermatitis. Aging skin and cosmeceuticals. Facial scarring and camouflaging.
Skin of color and pigmentation. Male skin care. Facial photoprotection. Lip
cosmetic considerations. Eyes. Postsurgical cosmetics. Facial adornment.
Cosmetic ingredients. Cosmetics in Dermatology of the Body :
Introduction.Personal hygiene, cleansers, and xerosis. Body xerosis and
moisturization. Hand dermatitis and moisturization. Hyperhidrosis and
antiperspirants. Fragrances, dermatitis, and vasomotor rhinitis. Body
photoprotection. Sunless tanning creams. Cellulite. Stretch marks. III Hair :
Introduction. Shampoos for hair health. Hair conditioners. Hair styling aids.
Hair styling with prostheses. Hair permanent waving. Hair straightening. Hair
dyeing. Folliculitis and shaving. Hair removal. Hair and photoprotection.
Alopecia and cosmetic considerations. Seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis and
hair. Aging hair issues. Damaged hair issues. Nails : Introduction. A
problem-oriented approach to fingernail issues. Understanding and treating
brittle nails. Cosmetics in nail disease. Children and nail cosmetic issues.
Toenails and cosmetic issues.
Zoe Diana Draelos MD, FAAD, is a research and clinical board-certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is in solo private practice in High Point, North Carolina, and a Consulting Professor of Dermatology at Duke University. In 1988, she founded Dermatology Consulting Services, PLLC, to initiate and perform research in aging skin, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, actinic keratoses, eczema, and aesthetic procedures in the cosmetic, OTC drug, and pharmaceutical arenas.
Matthew Michael Draelos, MD, PhD Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC, USA
