A Comprehensive Textbook of Psoriasis
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (Verlag)
978-93-85999-82-6 (ISBN)
This book is a comprehensive guide to the management of psoriasis, covering all aspects of the condition, from basic science, to pathology, epidemiology and clinical practice.
Beginning with an introduction, the following chapters discuss psoriasis and associated medical conditions, including as a systemic disease, arthritis, and in children.
Investigation techniques and diagnosis are discussed in depth and each topic concludes with a ‘key points to remember’ section. The final chapters describe complimentary therapies and diet and nutrition in the treatment of psoriasis.
The book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams to enhance learning.
Key Points
Comprehensive guide to the management of psoriasis for practising dermatologists
Covers numerous associated medical conditions
In depth discussion on investigation techniques and diagnosis
Each topic summarised with ‘key points to remember’ section
Peerzada Sajad Ahmad MD Registrar Iffat Hassan MD Professor and Head Both at Department of Dermatology and STDs, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Introduction
Epidemiological Aspects of Psoriasis
Psoriasis in India
Genetic and Familial Factors in Psoriasis
Aetiology and Pathogenesis
Histology and Pathology
Clinical Presentations of Psoriasis
Types of Psoriasis
Assessing the Severity of Psoriasis
History of the Disease and Triggers
Effects of Psoriasis
Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Associations of Psoriasis
Psychiatric Comorbidity in Psoriasis
Childhood Psoriasis
Management of Psoriasis
Systemic Therapies for Psoriasis
Retinoids in Psoriasis
Calcineurin Inhibitors in Psoriasis
Methotrexate in Psoriasis
Azathioprine in Psoriasis
Fumaric Acid Esters
Hydroxyurea in Psoriasis
Leflunomide in Psoriasis
Mycophenolate Mofetil in Psoriasis
Sulfasalazine in Psoriasis
Tacrolimus in Psoriasis
6-Thioguanine in Psoriasis
Retinoic Acid Metabolism Blocking Agents in Psoriasis
Rapamycin Inhibitors: Sirolimus, Everolimus
Thiazolidinediones in Psoriasis
Paclitaxel in Psoriasis
Neovastat in Psoriasis
The Strength of Recommendations for the Treatment of Psoriasis Using Traditional Systemic Therapies
Investigational Therapies in Psoriasis
Phototherapy in Psoriasis
Recent Advances in Phototherapy
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in the Treatment of Psoriasis
Targeted Phototherapy in Psoriasis
Biological Agents for Psoriasis
Ambulatory Treatment (Day Care) for Psoriasis
Indications for Hospitalization in Psoriasis
Counseling and Patient Education in Psoriasis
Complimentary Therapies for Psoriasis
Diet and Nutrition in Psoriasis
Suggested Readings
Psoriasis at a Glance
Erscheinungsdatum | 19.07.2016 |
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Zusatzinfo | 115 Halftones, color |
Verlagsort | New Delhi |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 171 x 241 mm |
Gewicht | 490 g |
Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie |
ISBN-10 | 93-85999-82-6 / 9385999826 |
ISBN-13 | 978-93-85999-82-6 / 9789385999826 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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