The Biology of the Skin

The Biology of the Skin
Author: Dr. R. K. Freinkel,D.T. Woodley
Publsiher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2001-03-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1850700060

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An authoritative, extensively illustrated clinician's textbook, The Biology of the Skin is written expressly for practitioners and residents in dermatology, plastic surgery, and otolaryngology. Essentially an expansion of the editors' and contributing authors' popular "Structure and Function" course given annually at the meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology, the book teaches skin biology in the context of practical clinical settings. This book covers the basic biology of the skin, how the skin functions, effects of the environment, the molecules that direct cutaneous function, genetic influences, and methods in cutaneous research. The Biology of the Skin provides a selective review of all biologic processes involving the skin and will foster an appreciation of how the skin works based on our knowledge of the basic science of skin structure and function in the 21st century.

Living Color

Living Color
Author: Nina G. Jablonski
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780520283862

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This book investigates the social history of skin color from prehistory to the present, showing how our body's most visible trait influences our social interactions in profound and complex ways. The author begins with the biology and evolution of skin pigmentation, explaining how skin color changed as humans moved around the globe. She explores the relationship between melanin pigment and sunlight, and examines the consequences of rapid migrations, vacations, and other lifestyle choices that can create mismatches between our skin color and our environment. Richly illustrated, this book explains why skin color has come to be a biological trait with great social meaning-- a product of evolution perceived by culture. It considers how we form impressions of others, how we create and use stereotypes, how negative stereotypes about dark skin developed and have played out through history. Offering examples of how attitudes about skin color differ in the U.S., Brazil, India, and South Africa, the author suggests that a knowledge of the evolution and social importance of skin color can help eliminate color-based discrimination and racism.

Molecular Biology of the Skin

Molecular Biology of the Skin
Author: Michael Darmon,Miroslav Blumenberg
Publsiher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780323139304

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Molecular Biology of the Skin: The Keratinocyte comprehensively reviews the major aspects of keratinocyte and epidermal differentiation, physiology, and pathology, primarily focusing on the molecular aspects. This exciting new resource discusses keratin genes, retinoic acid, and the use of transgenic animals in the study of dermatological pathology. The volume also highlights areas of genetic disease, new animal models to help in understanding dermatological disorders, and gene therapy using skin as a target. W.W. Franke, a pioneer in the study of the molecular biology of keratins, has written the foreword for the book. Molecular Biology of the Skin: The Keratinocyte is intended for use by dermatologists and basic researchers in cell and developmental biology. It will also be valuable for surgeons and other clinicians as well as researchers in gene therapy, virology, and pharmacology. * * Reviews keratinocyte (and epidermal) differentiation. physiology, and pathology, focusing on the molecular aspects * -Discusses keratin genes, retinoic acid, and the use of transgenic animals in the study of dermatalogical pathology * -Highlights genetic disease, new animal models, and gene therapy

Imaging Technologies and Transdermal Delivery in Skin Disorders

Imaging Technologies and Transdermal Delivery in Skin Disorders
Author: Chenjie Xu,Xiaomeng Wang,Manojit Pramanik
Publsiher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2020-03-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783527344604

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Provides the latest information on imaging technologies and transdermal delivery in skin disorders This important, timely book covers the latest understanding about today's major skin disorders, the development of imaging technologies for skin diagnosis, and the applications of micro/nano-technologies for the treatment of skin complications. It also places great emphasis on the critical role that interdisciplinary science occupies to achieve the requisite level of understanding of skin conditions and their management, which is essential to creating technologies that work. Imaging Technologies and Transdermal Delivery in Skin Disorders starts by outlining the structural characteristics of skin and skin appendages. It then discusses the key pathways involved in skin growth and development. Clinical presentations, pathophysiological mechanisms, and current clinical practices used to treat diseases affecting the skin are then introduced. Common preclinical models used for studying the mechanisms of diverse skin diseases, validation of novel therapeutic targets, and screening of new drugs to treat these diseases are also covered. The book examines the latest imaging technologies for understanding in vivo skin changes, as well as technologies such as high-resolution ultrasound imaging, quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, high-resolution Optical Coherence Tomography, and emerging hybrid-imaging modalities. It concludes with chapters introducing emerging drug delivery technologies and potential future innovative developments. * Presents up-to-date knowledge of the skin biology and pathologies * Introduces advancements in the topic of imaging technology for tracing the drug delivery process, which is rarely systematically reported by other counterparts * Covers the latest development in three inter-related directions of drug delivery, imaging, and skin disease intersect for skin research * Provides an overview of the latest development of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for skin diseases Imaging Technologies and Transdermal Delivery in Skin Disorders will be of great interest to analytical chemists, materials scientists, pharmaceutical chemists, clinical chemists, biotechnologists, bioengineers, cosmetics industry, and dermatologists.

Eccrine Sweat Glands and Eccrine Sweating Proceedings of the Brown University Symposium on the Biology of Skin 1961 Edited by William Montagna Richard A Ellis and Alene F Silver

Eccrine Sweat Glands and Eccrine Sweating  Proceedings of the Brown University Symposium on the Biology of Skin  1961  Edited by William Montagna  Richard A  Ellis and Alene F  Silver
Author: Symposium on the biology of skin (1961. Providence, U.S.A.)
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1962
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: OCLC:460465117

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Skin

Skin
Author: P. F. Millington,R. Wilkinson
Publsiher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 1983-05-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521241227

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First published in 1983 this book provides a review of the fundamentals of the biology and mechanics of human skin. The major theme is the interaction between and dependence of the integrity of skin on, cell turnover, nutrition, control mechanisms and disease. Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties are presented separately in a way that should allow the mathematically inexperienced reader to understand the principles but with sufficient detail to permit development of more advanced ideas. Discussion of environmental effects on skin includes cosmetics, solar radiation and clinical treatments. An account of methods of wound closure and of the recent attempts to find a substitute for skin completes an overview of this fascinating tissue.

Molecular Biology of The Cell

Molecular Biology of The Cell
Author: Bruce Alberts
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Cytology
ISBN: 0815332181

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In the Light of Evolution

In the Light of Evolution
Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publsiher: Sackler Colloquium
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2007
Genre: Science
ISBN: UOM:39015073872999

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The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four or five such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. Colloquia presentations are recorded and posted on the National Academy of Sciences Sackler colloquia website and published on CD-ROM. These Colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Mrs. Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.