Atopic Dermatitis
2nd Edition
Published on 20. July 2009
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-1-4200-7798-8 (ISBN)
Description
This newly reorganized and expanded Second Edition of the revolutionary reference guide, Atopic Dermatitis, is the only available text devoted to discussing all aspects of this common disease. Appealing to dermatologists, allergists, family practitioners, and pediatricians in daily practice, as well as physician scientists, medical students, and experimental investigators, this stand-alone guide addresses recent breakthrough discoveries in genetics and new milestones in immunological research in dermatology.
New highlights in the Second Edition:
12 brand new chapters that encompass the latest research
the latest advances, including regulatory and Th17 cells in atopic dermatitis, cytokines and chemokines, virus infections, autoantigens, specific immunotherapy, the immune system and atopic dermatitis, and neuromediators and the pathophysiology of pruritus
coverage of the most recent areas of advancement: pathophysiology, mechanisms and cellular aspects, epidemiologic, genetic, and immunologic aspects of atopic dermatitis
New highlights in the Second Edition:
12 brand new chapters that encompass the latest research
the latest advances, including regulatory and Th17 cells in atopic dermatitis, cytokines and chemokines, virus infections, autoantigens, specific immunotherapy, the immune system and atopic dermatitis, and neuromediators and the pathophysiology of pruritus
coverage of the most recent areas of advancement: pathophysiology, mechanisms and cellular aspects, epidemiologic, genetic, and immunologic aspects of atopic dermatitis
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Reference
Illustrations
75 s/w Abbildungen
75 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-7798-8 (9781420077988)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Thomas Bieber, Donald Y. M. Leung
Content
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.