Dermatotoxicology [Hardcover]

Francis N. Marzulli (Editor), Howard I. Maibach (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560323566 | ISBN-13: 978-1560323563 | Publication Date: April 18, 1996 | Edition: 5

A guide to the field of dermatotoxicology. This edition includes fundamental information on the mechanisms of action of toxic substances on skin as well as practical information on the varied responses of skin to specific toxic substances and approaches to evaluating dermal toxicity. Other topics discussed include: hostile natural elements, such as ultraviolet radiation, poisonous plants, man-made detergents and chemicals; problems associated with chronic occupational skin exposure to toxic chemicals; animal alternative research programmes; carcinogenic and Photo Carcinogenic Potential Of Xenobiotic Chemicals; Oculotoxicity; Risk assessment and management; and cosmetic safety.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Hongbo Zhai, M.D., is an Assistant Research Dermatologist at the Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco. His research focuses on prevention of contact dermatitis and development of skin diseases related products.

Howard I. Maibach, M.D., is an internationally recognized professor of dermatology in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He has more than 40 years research experience in the skin diseases and development of skin-related products. He has published more than 1700 papers and over 70 textbooks. He is a consultant to the US Government (Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration, etc. He is also a consultant for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biotech companies worldwide. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 714 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 5 edition (April 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560323566
• ISBN-13: 978-1560323563
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,718,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)