396 BOOK REVIEW keting: Safety and efficacy, using a met- rological approach. Tests on new in- gredients -- toxicology and functional properties. Tests on finished products-- safety, microbiological, physicochemical, packaging, efficacy (expert, clinical and consumer). Appendix of product safety test data. 47 references. Chapter 11: Laws and Regulations (U.S., Canada, Japan, and the European Economic Community). Legal status of toi- letry and cosmetic products. Regulations on ingredients. Safety and quality control. Labelling. Advertising control. Products with specific regulations. Comments on responding to regulations. Appendix of international laws and regulations. 91 ref- erences into 1985. Chapter 12: Skin Tests. Allergy types. Testing techniques, interpretations, and complications. 9 references. Chapter 13: Adverse Reactions to Hair Products. By class of product--local (mostly) and systematic. 33 references. Chapter 14: Occupational Disorders of Hair Dressers. Dermatitis. Nail changes. Pulmonary and other disorders. 25 refer- ences. Chapter 15: Hair Shaft Abnormalities. Eight types. Well illustrated. 5 refer- ences. Chapter 16: Greying of Hair. Brief with 3 references. Chapter 17: Alopecia. Three types. 18 references. Chapter 18: Seborrhea. Sebum and se- baceous glands. Functions and quantita- tive studies. Hair and skin oiliness. Ex- tensive with 90 references. Chapter 19: Dandruff. Diagnosis. Evaluation. Treatment. 21 references. Chapter 20: Exzematous Dermatitis of the Scalp. Types. Causes. Treatment. 7 refer- ences. Chapter 21: Scalp Dermatoses. Nine types--pathology, diagnosis, and treat- ment. Chapter 22: Hair Transplantation. Techniques. 7 references. Chapter 23: Hair and Psychology. Over- view. 16 references. The text covers a very wide array of topics, some briefer than the reader might wish. This appears to be more than bal- anced by the excellent writing and expla- nations of its authors and by the very nu- merous references at the end of almost every chapter. The references clearly cover 1984, and some are 1985 citations. By the liberal use of citation numbers, the reader is kept constantly in touch with the litera- ture. The text has a generous measure of illustrations, tables and graphs, all clearly done. If a reviewer is expected to find a shortcoming, one that can be offered is the omission of any citation by Dr. Albert Kligman at the end of the chapter on skin tests. The twelve chapters on dermatological aspects make up much of the book-- about 40%--and will probably serve as a convenient first step into the dermatolog- ical literature related to cosmetic science. An interesting and useful combination of material is thus provided in this text. The chapters on hair color and hair products will probably be the most sought after by the cosmetic scientist. These and the one on regulations justify a strong recommen- dation for the cosmetic scientist's ob- taining the book.--J. LEON LICHTIN, Ph.D.--Andrew Jergens Professor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati Col- lege of Pharmacy, Cincinnati, OH 45267.