Preface

This practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of hair and nail disorders is really a consultation tool for everyday practice.

We really wanted a book that could be an easy but comprehensive source of information for residents and young physicians and at the same time an “up to date” consultation tool for experienced doctors.

Each chapter begins with a synthetic summary of six important points: 1) tips for diagnosis, 2) tips for treatment, 3) don't forget, 4) pitfall and cautions, 5) expert pearls and 6) patient education points. This schematic layout provides an immediate information of what's important and make the book easy to consult even between patients in a busy clinic. The different hair and nail diseases are then reviewed in more details that include diagnostic tools and treatment guides.

We hope that you will enjoy this book and keep it on your desk, so that you can always offer your patients the correct diagnosis and the best and most modern treatment options.