Gynecologic Cancer by Terán Porcayo, Marco Antonio;

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This work addresses the main gynecological malignant neoplasms and provides the reader with updated information on important advances for their clinical application, molecular bases, origin and innovative approaches for multidisciplinary prevention and treatment. The work comprises of chapters developed by experts in the field, which are distributed in sections that allow the reader to quickly consult the topic of interest. The topic includes epidemiological aspects, risk factors and mechanisms that lead to the formation of various types of cancer in the gynecologic pelvic organs. The molecular mechanisms of its genesis, the new molecular diagnostic modalities, its clinical application and the many locoregional and systemic treatment modalities are included. Special topics are developed such as gynecologic cancer associated with pregnancy, psychological support, as well as different prevention strategies.

Each chapter is developed in simple, accessible, and updated language. Chapters contain many tables and images that facilitate rapid understanding. At the end of the chapter, readers will find worldwide accepted recommendations for study and treatment based on the main global guidelines and consensus of each specialty. The work is written with scientific rigor, based on extensive bibliographic consultation and with the experience of more than three decades of active professional practice. This book will be of great interest in the medical oncology community, gynecologists in training and specialists, as well as a valuable consultation resource for other medical specialties (geriatricians and internists) and physicians in training.

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Normal Hair Structure and Physiology.- Clinical Evaluation Including Trichoscopy and Photography.- Laboratory Workup and Histopathology.- Seborrheic Dermatitis, Scalp Psoriasis, and Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Scalp Dysesthesia and Hair Loss.- Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium.- Androgenetic Alopecia.- Alopecia Areata.- Lichen Planopilaris, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and Variants.- Discoid Lupus and Other Lupus-Related Hair Loss.- Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.- Neutrophilic and Mixed Inflammatory Primary Cicatricial Alopecias.- Alopecia in Children.- Hair Disorders in Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors.- Ethnic Hair Loss Disorders.- Alopecia in Transgender Patients.- Improving Scalp Health and Hair Health.- Minoxidil.- Hormonal Therapies for Alopecia.- Corticosteroids in the Management of Alopecia.- Immunomodulators in Hair Loss.- Retinoids in Hair Loss.- Minimally Invasive Hair Restoration Interventions.- Surgical Hair Restoration.- Nutrition, Oral Supplements, and Alternative Therapies for Hair Loss.- Camouflage Options for Hair Loss of the Scalp and Eyebrows.- Psychosocial Effects and the Role of Patient Advocacy Groups in Patients With Hair Loss.