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The biology of the skin
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The biology of the skin

Author: Ruth K Freinkel; David Woodley
Publisher: New York : Parthenon Pub. Group , 2001.
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Ruth K Freinkel; David Woodley
ISBN: 1850700060 9781850700067
OCLC Number: 43701929
Description: 432 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Contents: Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Structure and function of theskin: overview of the epidermis and dermis -- Ch. 3. The eccrine sweat glands: structure and function -- Ch. 4. Hair -- Ch. 5. The structure and function of sebaceous glands -- Ch. 6. Basic science of the nail unit -- Ch. 7. The biology of melanocytes -- Ch. 8. The basement membrane zone -- Ch. 9. Nervous system in the skin -- Ch. 10. Structure and function of the cutaneous vasculature -- Ch. 11. Metabolism of the skin -- Ch. 12. Epidermal kinetics and regulation of cell proliferation -- Ch. 13. Aging of the skin -- Ch. 14. The skin barrier -- Ch. 15. Control of body temperature -- Ch. 16. Inflammation and immunity -- Ch. 17. The epidermis: an outpost of the immune system -- Ch. 18. Skin mast cells -- Ch. 19. Wound healing -- Ch. 20. Cytokines in the skin -- Ch. 21. Integrins in skin biology and pathophysiology -- Ch. 22. Regulation of connective tissue turnover by matrix metalloproteinases -- Ch. 23. Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes -- Ch. 24. Elucidating genetic influences in skin disorders -- Ch. 25. Dermatological research methodology: a brief overview.
Responsibility: edited by Ruth K. Freinkel and David T. Woodley.
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