Atopic Dermatitis

Thomas Bieber, Donald Y. M. Leung (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

480 Seiten

2009 | 2nd edition
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4200-7798-8 (ISBN)

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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 research
the 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 pruritus
coverage of the most recent areas of advancement: pathophysiology, mechanisms and cellular aspects, epidemiologic, genetic, and immunologic aspects of atopic dermatitis

Thomas Bieber, Donald Y. M. Leung

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	20.7.2009
Zusatzinfo	75 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	Bosa Roca
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	1140 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie
ISBN-10	1-4200-7798-8 / 1420077988
ISBN-13	978-1-4200-7798-8 / 9781420077988
Zustand	Neuware