This book is a comprehensive but compact guide to the latest technical and technological developments in the growing field of non invasive diagnosis in clinical dermatology. Information is provided on the practical and technical characteristics of a wide range of equipment and methods for in vivo measurements that aid in the investigation of skin function, the evaluation of topically applied products and the monitoring of skin disease. Individual sections are devoted to imaging techniques, skin analysis, superficial skin analysis, skin mechanics, water and stratum corneum hydration and erythema and blood flow. All of the authors are experts in the field, with detailed knowledge of the techniques they describe. Non Invasive Diagnostic Techniques in Clinical Dermatology will be of value for all dermatologists, whether they are engaged in delivering patient care or in research programs, for cosmetic scientists and for biologists involved in skin research and product assessment.
From the reviews:
"Analytical devices and methods used to evaluate and quantify objectively the efficacy of topical treatments on the skin and detect pathological changes in skin properties are discussed in great detail in this book ... . Bioengineers and researchers will find the book intriguing and an aid to identifying what techniques offer the best application for their dermatological studies. ... Skin is analyzed from a scientific, analytical perspective that will appeal to the real scientists in the field of dermatology." (Patricia Wong, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014)
"Analytical devices and methods used to evaluate and quantify objectively the efficacy of topical treatments on the skin and detect pathological changes in skin properties are discussed in great detail in this book ... . Bioengineers and researchers will find the book intriguing and an aid to identifying what techniques offer the best application for their dermatological studies. ... Skin is analyzed from a scientific, analytical perspective that will appeal to the real scientists in the field of dermatology." (Patricia Wong, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014)