Daily Routine in Cosmetic Dermatology

Dr. Maria Claudia Almeida Issa is among the leading dermatologists in Brazil and Latin America, especially in what regards to cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Issa holds a PhD in Dermatology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2008) and a MsC in Dermatology from the Fluminense Federal University (1997). Dr. Issa is currently an Associate Professor within the Department of Clinical Medicine – Dermatology, at the Fluminense Federal University, Brazil. Her research focuses on Photodynamic Therapy, non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Lasers, Photoaging and Dermal Remodeling. Finally, Dr. Issa has an extensive clinical experience in cosmetic dermatology, being registered as a dermatologist at the Brazilian Society of Dermatology since 1995.Dr. Bhertha Tamura has MSc and PhD degrees in dermatology, by the Hospital das Clínicas de São Paulo – Universidade de São Paulo. Specialist in general surgery and dermatology. Counselor for the Brazilian Society of Dermatologic Surgery and for the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. Member of the Scientific Commission of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. Chief of the Department of Dermatology at the Complexo Hospital Heliopolis (São Paulo, Brazil). Member of several international dermatological societies.

SECTION A:SKIN HISTOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY Chapter 1. Skin histology and physiology.- SECTION B: HOW TO EVALUATE A PATIENT IN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY.- Chapter 2. Anamnesis and physical evaluation.- Chapter 3. Psychological approach.- Chapter 4. Evaluation and classification of aging.- Chapter 5. Approach in photodamaged skin, melasma, acne, rosacea.- Chapter 6. Facial and body medical files: pictures, dermoscopy, new emerging profile pre and post procedures imaging.- SECTION C: PHOTOPROTECTION.- Chapter 7. Concept, classification and mechanism of action.- Chapter 8. Chemical and physical sunscreens.- Chapter 9. Topical photoprotection in acne, photoaging and melisma.- Chapter 10. Oral photoprotection.- Chapter 11. Antioxidants and other products: interaction and efficacy.- Chapter 12. Vitamin D and photoprotection.-SECTION D: COSMECEUTICALS AND NUTRACEUTICALS.- Chapter 13. Introduction to cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals.- Chapter 14. Cleansers.- Chapter 15. Retinoids.- Chapter 16. Hydroxyacids.- Chapter 17. Vitamins and other antioxidants.- Chapter 18. Anti-glicants.- Chapter 19. Botanical ingredients and other substances.- Chapter 20. Nutraceuticals in cosmetology.- SECTION E: SPECIAL PRESCRIPTIONS IN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY.- Chapter 21. Cosmiatric approach for men.- Chapter 22. Cosmiatric approach for dark skin.- Chapter 23. Cosmiatric approach during pregnancy.- Chapter 24. Cosmiatric approach in patients with acne and rosacea.- Chapter 25. Cosmiatric approach for melisma.- Chapter 26. Cosmiatric approach for healthy and damaged hair.- Chapter 27. Cosmiatric approach for healthy and damaged nails.- Chapter 28. Issues concerning safety of topical cosmetics and nutraceuticals.- SECTION F: PROCEDURES IN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY: INTRODUCTION.- Chapter 29. Chemical and Physical peelings.- Chapter 30. Lasers, lights and other technologies (RF, US).- Chapter 31. Photodynamic therapy and Transepidermal drug delivery.- Chapter 32. Botulinum toxins.- Chapter 33. Fillers.

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