Vitiligo (pronounced vit-uh-LIE-go) is a medical condition in which patches of skin lose their color. This occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for making skin pigment, are destroyed. Vitiligo can affect any part of the body, and it can occur in people of any age, ethnicity, or sex.If you are looking for another one of those "How to Cope" books, fair warning, you will be disappointed. This book is about finding your purpose in life. It is about making a change and forging your own future instead of holding yourself down to the standards that society has imposed on you.I could go over the story of my vitiligo and divorce, I could describe to you my rape scene. I could even try to explain how exhausting it was trying to raise my daughters while being a black woman living in America. And I will...But the message you assimilate after reading this story is so much deeper. It will be exactly the push you need to redefine your life's goals and rediscover your own personality.
"Vitiligo: A Step-By-Step Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment And Prophylaxis" is a collection of protocols and tips regarding how to diagnose, treat and follow-up with vitiligo patients. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who studies or treats this disease. Each chapter features the experiences and opinions of vitiligo specialists from across the world - scientists, doctors and academics with vast experience and knowledge, who are all recognized as leaders in their field. This is not a consensus or generalized approach, but rather a practical, step-by-step guide. Everything in this book has a solid scientific background and has been tried, tested and refined in private practice or public hospitals. Inside, you will find sections on vitiligo health record management and analysis, diagnosis, treatments, topical and systemic therapies, micro-surgery solutions, phototherapy, heliotherapy, supplements and prophylaxis.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Step-Up to Surgery is an effective high-yield review of general and subspecialty surgery, written specifically for medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students in their surgery clerkship/rotation. Step-Up to Surgery packs clinical pearls, illustrations, and "Quick Hits" in a single, ingenious tool, tailoring each element for immediate content absorption and faster, more efficient review. This review book gives you exactly what you need to prepare for the surgery clerkship, accompanying shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2! NEW Features for this edition: - Full-color, updated interior design brings the content to you in a memorable style. - Full-color, updated figures illustrate concepts when a picture says it best. CLASSIC Student approved features: - Complete coverage of key surgery topics ensures that you are test-ready and prepared on the wards! - Quick Hits in the margins highlight highly testable topics--just see how the sparks fly at test time! - Clinical Pearls help you "file away" clinical medicine connections for handy retrieval at test time! - Bold terms highlight key terminology for added emphasis! BONUS Material and study resources: - NEW! 100 USMLE-style questions in the book and online, so you can study anytime, anywhere!
Embark on a captivating journey from the mysterious beginnings to the expansive horizons of vitiligo management with Yan Valle, as he unveils the second edition of his bestselling “A No-Nonsense Guide To Vitiligo.” ~ ABOUT THE BOOK ~ More than just words on paper, this book is a lively journey alongside Yan Valle, a witty guide who’s navigated the vitiligo waters since childhood to become the captain of the Vitiligo Research Foundation. Yan confidently guides readers through the intricate realm of symptoms, treatments, nutrition, and societal nuances. From root causes to lifestyle considerations, he shares essential insights and precautions for managing vitiligo. Along the way, he helps to decipher medical jargon, empowering you to discuss the proper therapy with your doctor – or knowingly abstain from it. “A No-Nonsense Guide To Vitiligo" is an easy weekend read, yet deep enough to serve as a comprehensive reference for patients, their families, doctors, cosmetologists, and medical students alike. ~ WHAT'S INSIDE ~ Immerse yourself in the latest advancements in vitiligo research with this meticulously updated second edition. Gain insights into how vitiligo affects vision, hearing, and motherhood. Explore detailed chapters on natural remedies, dietary advice, cosmetic options, and mental well-being strategies. Within this guide, you'll find: - Vitiligo: An exploration of its history and cultural perspectives. - Warning Signs: Techniques for identifying vitiligo before it spreads. - Genetic Factors: Insights into hereditary risks. - Hidden Triggers: Strategies for navigating daily life to minimize risks. - Treatment Options: Tailoring strategies to meet unique needs. - Holistic Approaches: Evaluating vitamins, diets, and home remedies. - Stress Management: Tactics for breaking the vicious cycle of stress-induced symptoms. ~ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~ Yan Valle stands apart as a specialist who knows vitiligo inside and out. His four-decade journey with vitiligo is marked by personal trials and professional triumphs. From facing misdiagnosis and mistreatment to embracing self-acceptance and family joy, his experience is unparalleled. As the CEO of the New York-based Vitiligo Research Foundation, Yan has studied all aspects of vitiligo diagnosis and treatment. His efforts have significantly shifted the world's perception of vitiligo, from launching the World Vitiligo Day campaign to developing the latest technology breakthrough, an AI-Guide On Vitiligo. As an invited professor at the Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi in Rome, Italy, Yan shares his vast knowledge in a language that resonates with readers around the globe. ~ PRAISE FOR THE BOOK ~ "This ambitious book is about how to help ordinary patients understand and manage their skin condition. Everyone interested in vitiligo should absolutely read it." – Prof. Torello Lotti "A smart, accessible book that takes a look at the whole body and its environment to understand the disease, treatment tools and protocols, and well worth the price." – Prof. Robert Schwartz "The author integrates in a flawless form social, medical and psychological burden of living with vitiligo. It is truly the most complete and essential guide to living with vitiligo." – Prof. Andy Goren "This book is rare. It looks at vitiligo with an insider’s knowledge, wisdom and deep caring about patients." – Ogo Maduewesi, VITSAF "This is the defining work on this disease. The best I've read." – Health Editor, CNN "Yan Valle is the person to listen about vitiligo." – Lee Thomas, Fox2 TV "I love how easy to understand and comprehensive it is - something definitely lacking in the vitiligo community today." – Erika Page, Living Dappled
Vitamins and minerals play an important role in overall skin health. In vitiligo, vitamins play important roles in melanogenesis, protect against oxidative stress (which is common in people with vitiligo), and provide other key dermatological functions. In this fully references illustrated book, find out:*Which vitamins and minerals are good for vitiligo*Studies including a 1931 case as the forerunner to vitamin therapy for vitiligo*Why supplementation can help your skin*How the use of two or more treatments can improve your resultsLearn how vitamins can be part of a whole health approach to vitiligo aiding its improvement and slowing its progression.
Step-Up to the Bedside, Second Edition is a comprehensive case-based review book for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CS. It presents 100 clinical cases following the USMLE format and focuses on the basic science underlying each clinical scenario. The case-based presentation helps students assimilate and synthesize basic science information and provides excellent preparation for USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CS, and clinical clerkships. This edition contains thirty completely new cases, and all existing cases have been extensively updated. Each case now opens with learning objectives and ends with USMLE-style questions. Quick Hits bullets, mnemonics, figures, and tables help readers retain information. Fifty of the cases will be available online.
Make the most of your study time and confidently take the next step in your medical career with this bestselling review. Step-Up to Medicine, 6th Edition, makes it easy to find information fast and take a confident next step toward a successful medical career. Ideal for preparing for clerkships or clinical rotations, shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2, this bestselling volume in the popular Step-Up series provides a high-yield review of medicine in a concise, comprehensive approach. This 6th Edition is thoroughly updated and enhanced throughout. Clinical pearls, full-color illustrations, and “Quick Hits” provide essential information in an efficient, easy-to-remember manner to ensure excellence on exams and confidence in clinical settings, and a 100-question practice exam reinforces exam readiness and boosts test-taking confidence.
This book is a primary review tool to prepare students for both the internal medicine clerkship and the end-rotation NBME shelf examination. This logical alternative to several limited-focus books blends a bullet-outline format students prefer in a review book with comprehensive paragraphs, as needed, for optimal preparation. Illustrations, charts, tables, graphs, mnemonics, and "Quick Hits" pearls for the clerkship speed and supplement learning. Ample content without superfluous detail enables students to readily evaluate and expand their knowledge of cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, hematology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, nephrology, genitourinary disorders, fluids and electrolytes, dermatology, and musculoskeletal problems. A new section in this Second Edition presents 100 USMLE-style clinical vignette-based questions with answers. A color insert contains over thirty full-color images. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and color photographs.
"Treatment of Skin Disease is your definitive source for managing the complete range of dermatologic conditions you're likely to encounter in practice. This medical reference book boasts an intuitive and easy to use format that covers the full spectrum of options, equipping you with not only standard treatment strategies, but second- and third-line therapies for instances when other alternatives fail"--Publisher's website
Outline format, high-yield-yet-comprehensive review of pediatric pathophysiology and clinical information, written specifically as a guide for third year medical, PA, or NP students during their pediatrics rotation. Key features include Quick Hits margin notes to highlight key points and a set of 100 "end-of-book” exam questions offered in both print and as a free iPhone app to accompany the text. A website on thePoint offers full text online, plus an image bank, and possible online or mobile video clips or audio clips (ie, heart sounds).
