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. A concise, yet inclusive review of effects of chemical exposureIncludes background on basic skin biologyProvides vital clinical reference for toxicologists in non-clinical settings INDICE: Chapter 1: Skin structure and functional Chapter 2: Irritant contact dermatitis Chapter 3: Photoirritation (phototoxicity)Chapter 4: Allergic contact dermatitisChapter 5: Photoallergic contact dermatitis Chapter 6: Contact urticaria
- ISBN: 978-0-12-420130-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 112
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés