Handbook of Atopic Eczema (eBook)

Johannes Ring, Bernhard Przybilla, Thomas Ruzicka (Herausgeber)

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2006 | 2nd ed. 2006
XXII, 613 Seiten
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-29856-4 (ISBN)

Infos

State-of-the-art review on atopic eczema, one of the most common skin diseases today.

This multi-authored handbook covers all aspects relevant for physicians from various disciplines.

Inhalt

Atopy: Condition, Disease, or Syndrome?.- The History of Atopic Eczema/Dermatitis.- Epidemiology of Atopic Eczema.- The Burden of Atopic Eczema.- Clinical Symptoms of Atopic Eczema.- Atopic Eczema in Infants.- Stigmata of the Atopic Constitution auB. Przybilla.- Minimal Variants of Atopic Eczema.- Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema.- Differential Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema.- Respiratory Symptoms in Atopic Eczema — Focus on Asthma and Early Treatment.- Complications and Diseases Associated with Atopic Eczema.- Diseases Rarely Associated with Atopic Eczema.- Natural History of Atopic Eczema.- Dry Skin.- Occupational Aspects of Atopic Eczema with Emphasis on Atopic Hand Eczema.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Atopic Eczema.- Immunodeficiency Syndromes and Atopic Eczema.- Atopic Diseases in Families.- Histopathologic and Ultrastructural Aspects of Atopic Eczema.- Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestation of Itch in Atopic Eczema.- Clinical Basics of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis.- Clinical Genetics of Atopic Eczema.- The Molecular Genetics of Atopy.- Genetics of Atopic Eczema.- Mechanisms of IgE-Regulation.- Dendritic Cells in Atopic Eczema.- Inflammatory Dendritic Epidermal Cells.- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Atopic Eczema.- Mast Cells in the Skin.- The Role of Eosinophils in Atopic Eczema.- Role of T Cells in Atopic Eczema.- Keratinocytes in Atopic Eczema.- Inflammatory Mediators and Chemokines in Atopic Eczema.- Cytokines in Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema).- Neuropeptides and Atopic Eczema.- Epidermal Lipids in Atopic Eczema.- The Phenomenon of Irritable Skin in Atopic Eczema.- Environmental Pollution and Atopic Eczema.- The Role of Inhalant Allergens in Atopic Dermatitis.- Role of Food Allergy in Atopic Eczema.- Staphylococcus aureus and Atopic Eczema.- Animal Models of Atopic Eczema.- Autoantibodies in Atopic Eczema.- Pathophysiology of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis.- Primary Prevention of Atopy.- Role of Allergy Testing in Atopic Eczema.- Probiotics in Atopic Eczema.- Measuring Disturbed Barrier Function in Atopic Eczema.- Basic Topical Therapy with Emollients in Atopic Eczema.- Syndets in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema.- Topical Treatment with Glucocorticoids.- Antimicrobial Therapy in Atopic Eczema.- Antihistamines in Atopic Eczema.- Climatotherapy in Atopic Eczema.- Skin Care in Atopic Eczema.- Dietary Management of Atopic Eczema.- Phototherapy for Atopic Eczema.- Atopic Eczema — Psychosomatic and Psychobiological Aspects.- Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors for Atopic Eczema.- Music Therapy in Atopic Eczema.- Topical Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema.- Eczema School: Practical Approaches in an Efficient Module of Tertiary Prevention Programs.- Unconventional Treatments in Atopic Eczema.- Alternative Medicine for Atopic Eczema: A Comment.- Therapy of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.2.2006
• Zusatzinfo: XXII, 613 p. 216 illus., 168 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Berlin
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Infektiologie / Immunologie
• Schlagworte: Asthma • Atopic Eczema • atopy • Chemokine • cytokines • Foof Allergy • IgE • Kreatinocytes • pathophysiology • Physiology • Respiratory Atopic Diseases • T-lymphocytes • Topical Treatment
• ISBN-10: 3-540-29856-8 / 3540298568
• ISBN-13: 978-3-540-29856-4 / 9783540298564