Atopic Dermatitis

ISBN-13: 9781420077988 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 468 str.

Thomas Bieber; Donald Y. M. Leung

Opis

This newly reorganized and expanded "Second Edition" of the revolutionary reference guide, "Atopic Dermatitis," is the only text devoted to discussing all aspects of this common disease, which accounts for more than 10% of all dermatologist visits. Appealing to dermatologists, allergists, family practitioners, and pediatricians in daily practice, as well as physician scientists, medical students, and experimental investigators, this stand-alone text addresses recent breakthrough discoveries in genetics and new milestones in immunological research in dermatology.

New key features in the "Second Edition" include:

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Definition and General Mechanisms of Atopic Dermatitis: Atopic Dermatitis: One or Several Diseases? Epidemiology. Genetics of Atopic Eczema. Epidermal Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis. Cellular Aspects: Keratinocytes And The Cytokine/Chemokine Orchestra. Innate Immunity in Atopic Dermatitis. Role of T Cells. Antigen-Presenting Cells. Mast Cells and Basophils. Eosinophils. Pathophysiology of Pruritus. Immunologic Triggers: Role of Aeroallergens in Atopic Eczema: Diagnostic Relevance of the Atopy Patch Test. Food Allergens and Atopic Dermatitis. Fungi in Atopic Dermatitis. Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Atopic Dermatitis. Virus Infections in Atopic Dermatitis. Management: Psychoimmunology and Evaluation of Therapeutic Approaches. Conventional Topical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Special Aspects in Pediatrics. Specific Immunotherapy in Atopic Dermatitis. Ultraviolet Phototherapy and the Management of Atopic Dermatitis. Topical Immunomodulators: Topical Calcineurin-Inhibitors. Systemic Pharmacotherapy.

O autorze

Thomas Bieber, Donald Y. M. Leung