Advances in Dermatological Sciences: v. 1

This book collates the major research achievements in dermatological research from the past two years into a single source. It incorporates a broad range of topics including: experimental models; toxicology; regulatory matters; exposure assessment; therapeutics; cosmetics, and decontamination. Each section starts with an introductory chapter summarizing work to date and explaining how new research detailed in subsequent chapters contributes to our understanding of the skin. There are also predictions of where the next major developments are likely to occur. Readily accessible yet detailed, this book will interest researchers in the clinical, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, as well as academics and students. Brief Contents Cutaneous Biology Experimental and Mathematical Models Dermal Therapeutics Cosmeceuticals Skin Protection and Decontamination Regulatory and Toxicology Professor Robert Chilcott, is Principal Toxicologist at the Chemical Hazards and Poisons Division of the Health Protection Agency, UK. He has over 17 years' experience of conducting, reporting and managing dermatological research. He has previously edited a textbook ("principles and practice of skin toxicology") and has published a number of book chapters and scientific papers. Dr. Keith Brain has over 30 years' experience in the field of dermatological sciences in academia and industry, and has authored and edited a large number of books, book chapters and scientific papers in the field.