Acne Comprehensive Textbook 2Ed (HB)

ACNE Comprehensive Textbook

Acne is a common dermatological ailment mainly affecting teenagers and young adults. It Is one of the commonest diseases for which patients seek consultation of a dermatologist.

There are many myths prevailing in the Indian society such as 'acne is a part of growing up process and will subside by itself. Now we have better understanding of the pathogenesis of acne. There are several subtypes of acne Involving various age groups, including neonates, Infants, adults, etc.

Acne is also associated with undesirable sequel like scarring and postinflammatory color changes, especially in our type of skin. Quality of life is also compromised in a subset of patients. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the book offers comprehensive solutions on acne to general practitioners as well as postgraduate students of dermatology. It covers not only the medical management but also Includes other popular therapies like chemical peels, laser and light theraples as well as surgical methods to Improvise scars.

Bela J Shah is currently Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology and STDs, BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. She has been heading the department for the past 18 years and worked there for the past 34 years. She completed her MBBS from MP Shan Medical College, Jamnagar, and MD from BJ Medical College

She has served as Secretary and President of Gujarat State Branch, IADVL and organized multiple state, zonal and national conferences in various capacities. She has to her credit 350 papers published in Indexed journals, written 5 textbooks, and contributed 40 chapters to various prestigious books. She was presented the "Best Teacher Award" by IADVL in 2021.