Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cutaneous anatomy and function / Robert P. Chilcott -- Biochemistry of the skin / Simon C. Wilkinson -- Skin photobiology / Mark A Birch-Machin, Simon C. Wilkinson -- Skin as a route of entry / Simon C. Wilkinson -- Physicochemical factors affecting skin absorption / Keith R. Brain, Robert P. Chilcott -- Principles of diffusion and thermodynamics / W. John Pugh, Robert P. Chilcott -- In vivo measurements of skin absorption / James C. Wakefield, Robert P. Chilcott -- In vitro percutaneous absorption measurements / Ruth U. Pendlington -- Skin immunology and sensitisation / David A. Basketter -- In vitro phototoxicity assays / Penny Jones -- In vitro alternatives for irritation and corrosion assessment / Penny Jones -- Instruments for measuring skin toxicity / Helen Taylor -- Introduction to dermatology / Manjunatha Kalavala, Alexander Anstey -- Clinical aspects of phototoxicity / Anthony D. Pearse, Alexander Anstey -- Occupational skin diseases / Jon Spiro -- Prevention of occupational skin diseases / Chris Packham -- Occupational skin exposures: legal aspects / Chris Packham -- Safety assessment of cosmetics: an EU perspective / Jo Larner -- Regulatory dermatotoxicology and international guidelines / Adam Wooley -- Glossary of main terms and abbreviations / James C. Wakefield.