Common Contact Allergens
A Practical Guide to Detecting Contact Dermatitis
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
Av John McFadden, Pailin Puangpet, Korbkarn Pongpairoj, Supitchaya Thaiwat, Shan Xian Lee, UK) McFadden, John (Consultant Dermatologist, Cutaneous Allergy Department, St John?s Institute of Dermatology, London
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Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.How to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis, perform and interpret patch tests, and select the best treatment optionsWritten for a broad range of dermatologic professionals, Common Contact Allergens is a straightforward and useful guide that bridges the gap between detailed reference texts and basic handbooks on contact allergy, making it an ideal addition to general dermatology practices for practical use in the office.The first section of the book leads practitioners through the steps necessary to effectively and accurately perform patch testing. This covers basic immunological knowledge, various ways in which contact allergy can present, patch test techniques, and how to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis. Giving attention to all standard allergens, the second section offers an overview of the current literature on each, with detailed analysis on determining the clinical relevance of a positive patch test reaction. This convenient companion: Offers universally applicable guidance on when and how to perform patch testing, as well as how to interpret test reactions and arrive at accurate diagnosesCharacterizes allergens from the Standard 'Baseline' Series, the International Series, and the T.R.U.E. Test SeriesProfiles allergens such as metals, fragrances, medicaments, rubber chemicals, plant chemicals, hair and clothing dyes, excipients, and resinsContains case reports, clinical images, patch test tips, and moreFeatures color-coded exposure templates for easy consultationProvides key pointers on how to take patient histories and handle challenging casesIntroduces new concepts such as 'microhistory' and 'microexamination'Allows access to online supplementary material featuring CAS numbers, toxicology, immunology, prevalence rates, chemical structures, additional case reports, and moreCommon Contact Allergens is a valuable reference tool for trainee and practicing general dermatologists, dermatology nurses, occupational health physicians, allergists, and other medical professionals with an interest in dermatology.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2020-01-30
- Mått213 x 279 x 20 mm
- Vikt1 225 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor352
- FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
- ISBN9781119405665