Dermatotoxicology, Sixth Edition - Hardcover

"Each [chapter] guarantees the readers a complete overview [of] topics and makes it easy to find specific information. We can warmly recommend this book to dermatologists, toxicologists, occupational physicians and all who are interested in interaction between the environment and the skin." - Experimental Dermatology, 2004 "I certainly recommend this textbook as an excellent source of information on most things dermatological. It provides a bran tub of knowledge, to be dipped into frequently, and contains sound bites of information that can be assimilated easily. [I]t will certainly have a place on my bookshelf." - British Toxicology Society Newsletter

For twenty-five years, Dermatotoxicology has stood as the definitive reference book in the field. A generation of toxicologists and dermatologists has consulted this volume throughout their careers, finding within it a wealth of theoretical and practical guidance.

Updated and expanded to reflect the latest developments in skin toxicology, Dermatotoxicology, Sixth Edition includes fundamental information on the mechanisms of action of toxic substances on the skin, as well as practical information on the various methods to evaluating dermal toxicity. It is unparalleled in its coverage, and this new edition broadens its scope to include chapters on:

* Barrier Creams
* Cosmetic Reactions
* UV Radiation Exposure
* Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
* Powdered Human Stratum Corneum
* Iontophoresis
* Permeability of Skin for Metal Compounds
* Current Trends in Skin Cancer Research
* Tape Stripping Method v. Stratum Corneum
* Hazardous Substances from Soil and Water
* Isolated Perfused Porcine Skin Flap
* Physiologically-based Pharmacokinetic Models

This completely revised and reworked edition constitutes a major contribution to the field of dermatotoxicology. Presenting the most modern concepts and methods in use today, researchers and clinicians will find this an invaluable resource time and time again.