Copper and the skin /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Hostýnek, Jurij J., Maibach, Howard I.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Informa Healthcare, [2006]
Series:	Dermatology (CRC Press)
Subjects:	Copper > Absorption and adsorption. Copper in the body. Skin absorption. Copper compounds > Physiological effect. Copper > metabolism. Skin Absorption. Arthritis > therapy. Copper > adverse effects. Copper > therapeutic use. Dermatitis, Allergic Contact > etiology.

Table of Contents:

Copper and copper alloys
Corrosion chemistry of copper : formation of potentially skin-diffusible compounds
Basics of metal skin penetration : scope and limitations
Percutaneous absorption of copper compounds
Diffusion of copper through human skin in vivo
Irritation potential of copper compounds
Copper hypersensitivity : dermatologic aspects - ocerview
Copper in medicine and personal care : a historicl overview
The role of copper in onset, development and control of acute and chronic inflammation
Copper jewelry and arthritis
Role of copper in anti-inflammatory therapy and the potential for its transdermal application