Screen LibraryPrinciples and practice of skin toxicology
Written by authorities in the field, this book provides a "bottom up" approach to studying skin toxicology. Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology clearly outlines basic concepts, cites historical and modern references and contains a dictionary for easy reference. The inclusion of glob...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470773093 |
| Summary: |
Written by authorities in the field, this book provides a "bottom up" approach to studying skin toxicology. Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology clearly outlines basic concepts, cites historical and modern references and contains a dictionary for easy reference. The inclusion of global legislation and regulatory aspects on the topic makes this a comprehensive review for every practitioner, clinical researcher in industry and academia, and MSc and PhD student of toxicology.:.; Different sections cover skin structure and function, principles and measurement of skin absorption, clinical asp. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xiii, 370 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780470773086 0470773081 9780470773093 047077309X |
| Index Number: | RL803 |
| CLC: | R75 |
| Contents: | Cutaneous anatomy and function / Robert P. Chilcott -- Biochemistry of the skin / Simon C. Wilkinson -- Skin photobiology / Mark A Birch-Machin, Simon C. Wilkinson -- Skin as a route of entry / Simon C. Wilkinson -- Physicochemical factors affecting skin absorption / Keith R. Brain, Robert P. Chilcott -- Principles of diffusion and thermodynamics / W. John Pugh, Robert P. Chilcott -- In vivo measurements of skin absorption / James C. Wakefield, Robert P. Chilcott -- In vitro percutaneous absorption measurements / Ruth U. Pendlington -- Skin immunology and sensitisation / David A. Basketter -- In vitro phototoxicity assays / Penny Jones -- In vitro alternatives for irritation and corrosion assessment / Penny Jones -- Instruments for measuring skin toxicity / Helen Taylor -- Introduction to dermatology / Manjunatha Kalavala, Alexander Anstey -- Clinical aspects of phototoxicity / Anthony D. Pearse, Alexander Anstey -- Occupational skin diseases / Jon Spiro -- Prevention of occupational skin diseases / Chris Packham -- Occupational skin exposures: legal aspects / Chris Packham -- Safety assessment of cosmetics: an EU perspective / Jo Larner -- Regulatory dermatotoxicology and international guidelines / Adam Wooley -- Glossary of main terms and abbreviations / James C. Wakefield. |