Diagnosis  and  management of pigmentary skin disorders has become an important area in dermatology as the demand for treatment of these conditions has increased exponentially,  particularly with skin of color. However, coverage in standard texts regarding various pigmentary disorders is insufficient and the need for focused attention on new developments and latest research findings is growing.   Pigmentary Skin Disorders is written and edited by international leaders in the field and chapters include a clinician s approach to categorizing pigmentary disorders, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, lasers in pigmentary disorders, and drug-induced pigmentation. This volume is part of Springer s Updates in Clinical Dermatology series which aims to promote the rapid and efficient transfer of medical research into clinical practice.