Johannes Ring – författare

This entirely revised edition of the successful work presents the state of the art in clinics, research and practical management of atopic dermatitis - eczema. The wide variability in clinical morphology including differences between age groups and ethnicities is illustrated by color pictures including the typical minimal manifestations or “stigmata” suggestive of atopy. The dramatic rise in the prevalence of this disease over the last few decades is reflected by detailed analyses of epidemiological data from all over the world. In-depth descriptions of key pathophysiological mechanisms including epidermal barrier, molecular genetics, itch pathophysiology and modern cellular immunology offer readers a deeper understanding of the complex events leading to the often excruciating symptoms. Treatment – and management – comprises all aspects from elicitor avoidance to basic emollient skin care, immuno-modulating treatments both topical and systemic, up to the latest advances in kinase inhibitors and biologics.

This book presents the state of the art in research into atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, and provides numerous effective practical management recommendations that are grounded in the immense clinical experience of the author. A scientific evidence-based approach to the subject is adopted, progressing from clinical symptoms in different disease stages, molecular genetics, and pathophysiology through to treatment and prevention. All aspects of patient management are covered, including diagnostics, avoidance strategies, emollient therapy, and acute treatment of eczema and itch. Diverse special therapeutic approaches are discussed, ranging from glucocorticoids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, and antimicrobial therapy through to UV therapy, allergen-specific immunotherapy, systemic immunosuppressive therapy, and emerging options. Environmental influences are considered, and there is a focus on the whole human being, with attention to psychosocial aspects of the disease and the benefit of educational programs such as “eczema schools”. Atopic Dermatitis will be invaluable for dermatologists, allergists, pediatricians, and general practitioners and informative for other interested persons and sufferers.

Allergy is one of the major health problems of most modern societies. Although allergic diseases are well-known for almost two hundred years, their prevalence has increased dramatically over the last decades. Allergic reactions manifest in various organs, most commonly in the skin and mucous membranes, the frontier surfaces where the contact between the individual and the environment takes place. In a very concise and practical way this book covers all aspects of allergic reactions from pathophysiology to diagnosis, therapy and prevention with a strong focus on relevant aspects for the everyday work of the practising dermatologist and allergist in the hospital or office. This book reflects the rich personal experience of a German allergist with international training and reputation, who is active in immunology and allergy research and practice for almost 30 years. In this book, not only IgE-mediated allergic reactions are covered but all other kinds of allergies such as atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, drug eruptions, anaphylaxis and food allergies are equally represented as well as psychosomatic aspects and problems of environmental intolerances.

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis, neurodermitis diffusa, endogenous eczema) is one of the most common skin diseases of our time and is still increasing in prevalence dramatically all over the world. The reasons for this increase are not known. It occurs at any age, not only in childhood, approximately 2/3 of children affected will suffer from this disease when they are grown-up. Written by leading experts of their field, this second edition comprises the state of the art in pathophysiology, clinical medicine and therapeutic management. It demonstrates that there is no simple "miracle" cream, pill or diet for this disease, but that a disturbed barrier function can only be repaired by adequate and individualized skin care and it shows how unspecific anti-inflammatory treatment has to be individually tailored according to body area affected, patient age and acuity of skin lesions. All physicians will find this book most helpful in the painstaking search for the individual causal or eliciting factors.

Hauttumoren – Übersichtliche Infos für die täglichen Praxis und das Hautkrebsscreening

Warzen, Nävi, Zysten, Aktinische Keratosen, Malignes Melanom – in der täglichen Praxis begegnet der Arzt einer Vielzahl von Hauttumoren oder tumorartigen Hautveränderungen. Die exakte Diagnose, die Einleitung einer passgenauen Therapie oder auch die Beruhigung eines Patienten mit einem harmlosen Befund setzen eine genaue Kenntnis der häufigsten Hauttumoren voraus. Bei malignen Erkrankungen erhöht eine frühzeitige exakte Diagnose die Chancen auf eine erfolgreiche Heilung.

Häufige Hauttumoren in der Praxis bietet übersichtliche Tabellen zur Schnellorientierung, prägnante Darstellung des klinischen Bildes mit hervorragenden Farbfotos, Hinführung zur angemessenen Therapie.

Zusätzlich zur praxisrelevanten Darstellung der Hauttumoren finden Sie hier die wesentlichen Informationen für die Durchführung des Hautkrebsscreenings.

Für alle Dermatologen in der Praxis oder Weiterbildungund ebenso für Hausärzte, Internisten und Kinderärzte.

Hauttumoren – Übersichtliche Infos für die tägliche Praxis und das Hautkrebsscreening

Warzen, Nävi, Zysten, Aktinische Keratosen, Malignes Melanom – in der täglichen Praxis begegnet der Arzt einer Vielzahl von Hauttumoren und tumorartigen Hautveränderungen. Die exakte Diagnose, die Einleitung einer passgenauen Therapie oder auch die Beruhigung eines Patienten mit einem harmlosen Befund setzten eine genaue Kenntnis der häufigsten Hauttumoren voraus. Bei malignen Erkrankungen erhöht eine frühzeitige exakte Diagnose die Chancen auf eine erfolgreiche Heilung.

In der zweiten Auflage wurden alle Kapitel unter Berücksichtigung bestehender Leitlinien überarbeitet und mit neuen, aussagekräftigen Bildern unterlegt.

Zusätzlich wurde ein neues Kapitel zu Sarkomen erstellt, einer seltenen aber äußerst wichtigen Differenzialdiagnose für/bei Hautveränderungen.

Häufige Hauttumoren in der Praxis bietet

Für alle Dermatologen in der Praxis oder Weiterbildung und ebenso für Hausärzte, Internisten und Kinderärzte