Editor: Tasleem Arif

Morphea and Related Disorders

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Library License: US $356
ISBN: 978-981-5080-99-5 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5080-98-8 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898150809881240101

Introduction

Morphea and Related Disorders is a comprehensive reference on morphea. The book covers the subject in 20 chapters. The book starts with a detailed introduction and history of the morphea and its various classifications systems. Next, the book progresses into epidemiology, predisposing factors and pathogenic mechanisms, followed by histopathology for morphea diagnosis and a detailed review of clinical presentations.

Subsequent chapters cover associated diseases and extracutaneous manifestations, medical investigations, treatment guidelines and special topics (Idiopathic atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini, Linear atrophoderma of Moulin, Parry-Romberg syndrome, Lichen sclerosus, pediatric morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis).

Key features

  • - The most detailed reference book on morphea
  • - Easy and simple language for readers
  • - Chapter synopsis at the beginning of each chapter
  • - Learning points at the end of the chapter
  • - More than 100 high resolution colored photographs
  • - Information boxes and tables to enhance readability.
  • - Covers basic knowledge on morphea, including pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and classification
  • - Includes guidelines for professionals
  • - Includes chapters on special topics for advanced readers

Morphea and Related Disorders is the definitive reference book for medical students, residents, instructors, and physicians.

Readership

Medical students, instructors, and physicians (dermatologists, rheumatologists, and general physicians).

Contributors

Editor(s):
Tasleem Arif
Department of Dermatology, STDs, Leprosy and Aesthetics
Dar As Sihha Medical Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Ellahi Medicare Clinic,
Srinagar, Kashmir,
India




Contributor(s):
Adriana Polańska
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
University of Medical Sciences
Poznan
Poland


Aleksandra Dańczak-Pazdrowska
Department of Dermatology
University of Medical Sciences
Poznan
Poland


Anju George
Department of Dermatology
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Tamil Nadu
India


Abid Keen
Dermatology Clinic, Esthetica Skin
Hair and Dental Institute. Nai Basti
Anantnag, Kashmir
India


Dorota Krasowska
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Pediatric Dermatology
Medical University of Lublin
Lublin
Poland


Defne Ozkoca
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul
Turkey


Katarzyna Wolska-Gawron
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Pediatric Dermatology
Medical University of Lublin
Lublin
Poland


Marwa Sami
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology
Ministry of Health
Algharbeya
Egypt


Mohammad Adil
Department of Dermatology
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Aligarh
India


Muazzez Cigdem Oba
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital
Istanbul
Turkey


Marcia Ramos-e-Silva
Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology
University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil


Ovgu Aydin Ulgen
Department of Pathology
Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul
Turkey


Ömer Kutlu
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, School of Medicine
Tokat
Turkey


Özge Aşkin
Department of Dermatology
Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
İstanbul
Turkey


Ola Ahmed Bakry
Department of Dermatology, Andrology and STDs
Faculty of Medicine, Menoufiya University
Menoufiya Governorate
Egypt


Parvaiz Anwar Rather
Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Government Medical College, Baramulla
Jammu and Kashmir
India


Ryszard Żaba
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
University of Medical Sciences
Poznan
Poland


Renata Cavalcante
Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology
University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil


Sueli Carneiro
Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology
University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil


Sabha Mushtaq
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
Government Medical College, Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir
India


Safia Bashir
Medical officer, Jammu & Kashmir Health Services
Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir
India


Shazia Jeelani
Department of Dermatology, STDs and Leprosy
Government Medical College, Srinagar
Kashmir
India


Tasleem Arif
Department of Dermatology, STDs, Leprosy and Aesthetics
Dar As Sihha Medical Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Ellahi Medicare Clinic
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
India


Tugba Kevser Uzuncakmak
Memorial Health Group, Sisli Hospital
Istanbul
Turkey


Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
Government Medical College Srinagar, University of Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir
India


Zygmunt Adamski
Department of Dermatology
University of Medical Sciences
Poznan
Poland