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Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology
Chilcott
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Description for Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology
Hardcover. Taking a "bottom up" approach to studying skin toxicology, this basic introduction to the principles and practice of dermal toxicology explores skin structure and function, principles and measurement of skin absorption, clinical aspects of dermal toxicity, and in vitro alternatives. Editor(s): Chilcott, Robert; Price, Shirley. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJK; MMGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 808.
Written by authorities in the field, this book provides a “bottom up” approach to studying skin toxicology. Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology clearly outlines basic concepts, cites historical and modern references and contains a dictionary for easy reference. The inclusion of global legislation and regulatory aspects on the topic makes this a comprehensive review for every practitioner, clinical researcher in industry and academia, and MSc and PhD student of toxicology.
Written by authorities in the field, this book provides a “bottom up” approach to studying skin toxicology. Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology clearly outlines basic concepts, cites historical and modern references and contains a dictionary for easy reference. The inclusion of global legislation and regulatory aspects on the topic makes this a comprehensive review for every practitioner, clinical researcher in industry and academia, and MSc and PhD student of toxicology.
- Different sections cover skin structure and function, principles and measurement of skin absorption, clinical aspects of dermal toxicity and in vitro alternatives.
- A section on regulatory and legislative aspects includes case ... Read more
- A glossary provides definitions of technical terms, and the chapters contain an introduction, learning boxes and summary section for ease of use.
- Includes a chapter on drug delivery through the skin.
- Addresses risk assessment: a key area for the interpretation of skin absorption data that is rarely covered.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470511725
SKU
V9780470511725
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About Chilcott
Robert Peter Chilcott, Senior Toxicologist, Chemical Hazards and Poisons Division HQ, Health Protection Agency, Chilton, UK. Shirley Price, Senior Lecturer in Toxicopathology, School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
Reviews for Principles and Practice of Skin Toxicology
"This is a very useful book for students or toxicologists who want to familiarize themselves with the specific subdiscipline of ermatoxicology, and with the currently validated methods of the trade. The fact that the book is easy to read with a logical story line makes it suitable for students." (BTS Newsletter, Summer 2009)