Current Problems in Dermatology / Exogenous Dermatology

This collection of reviews brings together leading researchers from many different areas of dermatology in commemoration of the 65th birthday of Howard I. Maibach. Highlights of the book include a study on an allergen bank and the ideas behind it, a presentation of textile dye contact allergens and the clinical standardization of the "TRUE Test" formaldehyde patch. A large section on skin pharmacology provides the reader with solid research data and commentaries from researchers and leading authorities on issues of in vitro and in vivo percutaneous absorption, skin metabolism, topical bioavailability and bioequiavlency.