Atopic Dermatitis

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

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 researchthe 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 prurituscoverage of the most recent areas of advancement: pathophysiology, mechanisms and cellular aspects, epidemiologic, genetic, and immunologic aspects of atopic dermatitis

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-07-20
Mått:152 x 229 x 29 mm
Vikt:1 043 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:480
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:9781420077988

Utforska kategorier

Medicin: allmänt inom Medicin
Dermatologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Thomas Bieber, Donald Y. M. Leung

Innehållsförteckning

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.