Del 1027 - Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Methods and Challenges

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

Av Erica A. Fortson, Steven R. Feldman, Lindsay C. Strowd

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This book is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis in both pediatric and adult patients. It provides an overview of the mechanism and presentation of atopic dermatitis and focuses on the management methods experienced dermatologists have used to successfully manage atopic dermatitis. This book provides physicians with insights into the management of atopic dermatitis, such as alternative treatments for pruritus, psychosocial impact on patients and families, assessing patient compliance, and patient resources.This book also:Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitisHelps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patientsAids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-08-29
Mått155 x 235 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Antal sidor210
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783319878768

Tillhör följande kategorier

Epidemiologi och medicinsk statistik inom Medicin
Dermatologi inom Medicin
Patologi inom Medicin

Section 1: Pathophysiology.- Intro.- Background.- Pathophysiology.- Section 2: Presentation and evaluation.- Clinical presentation.- Atopic dermatitis complications.- Psychosocial impact of disease.- Stress and AD.- Economic impact.- Work-up.- Section 3: Therapeutics.- Treatment.- Other treatment components.- Compliance in AD treatment.- Managing the itch.- Education interventions.- The future of atopic dermatitis therapeutics.

“The book is written in an easily readable style, with each section well written, comprehensive and fully referenced. ... Clear tables and diagrams are used in conjunction with medical photography ... . This text is niche, and would only be pertinent to a subsection of physicians or those interested in dermatology.” (Stephen Mounsey, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 79 (4), April,2018)“The book is intended for dermatologists managing patients with atopic dermatitis. It aims to educate clinicians on the best treatment approaches based on sound clinical studies. The audience is dermatologists. … This is an excellent reference on how to treat atopic dermatitis. The scientific mechanisms of action are clearly explained and provide a logical basis for designing a treatment plan for these patients.” (Patricia Wong, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2018)