• With color photographs throughout, the Second Edition
• surveys dermatological and cosmetic disorders related to the hair and scalp from aesthetic, pathophysiological, and regulatory perspectives
• presents the most comprehensive description available on the various structural components and physical properties of human hair
• devotes a chapter to current knowledge on the biological features of hair growth
• contains specific chapters on the safety and efficacy of hair products-providing an unsurpassed review of numerous methods and techniques for their evaluation
• examines regulations applying to hair products in various countries-offering a large number of references and websites for easy access to the latest information on the topic
• showcases clear diagrams and illustrations for step-by-step coverage of techniques for hair transplantation
• analyzes various types of products to cleanse, condition, bleach, color, beautify, set, and dress the hair or restore the scalp to good condition
• studies adverse reactions to hair products AUDIENCE:

The most comprehensive source on the subject, this Second Edition is completely revised and expanded to reveal the most recent advances, technologies, and trends in hair and hair care science-tracking the development of hair care products, the emergence of new regulatory practices, and the latest methods in product safety and efficacy assessment.