Main description:

It is estimated that around 15% of the population suffer from atopic dermatitis or eczematous disorders at some point in their lifetime, causing a significant percentage of visits to dermatologists, primary care physicians, and allergists. Despite much current research interest, the pathophysiology of these disorders and their optimum treatment remain uncertain.

In Atopic Dermatitis & Eczematous Disorders, the authors discuss all clinical aspects and treatment of atopic dermatitis and other eczema variants, including:

Seborrheic dermatitis

Nummular eczema

Stasis dermatitis

Exfoliative erythroderma

HIV-related dermatoses

Ichthyosis vulgaris

Hand dermatitis

Immunodeficiency disorders

The book also discusses complications such as secondary infection and ophthalmic disease, as well as legal aspects. It contains almost 300 high-quality color clinical images, making it an invaluable visual reference for dermatologists in practice and training, candidates for post-registration qualifications, primary care practitioners, medical students, and allergists.

Contents:

The history of eczema and atopic dermatitis. The epidemiology of atopic dermatitis. Clinical aspects and differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Infantile atopic dermatitis. Pruritus in atopic dermatitis: pathophysiology and treatment options. Pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis and atopiform dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis: the allergist's perspective. Skin barrier repair in atopic dermatitis therapy. The role of infectious agents in atopic dermatitis. Topical treatment of atopic dermatitis. Systemic agents for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Photo(chemo) therapy of atopic dermatitis. Eczema and the eye. Hand dermatitis. The relationship between atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Nummular dermatitis. Stasis dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis. The histopathology of eczema. Erythrodermic/exfoliative dermatitis. Primary immunodeficiency diseases. HIV infection and atopic dermatitis. Ichthyosis vulgaris. Legal aspects of atopic dermatitis.