Atopic Dermatitis

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CRC Press, 2002 - Medical - 656 pages
Explores the epidemiology, etiology, management, and pathophysiological mechanisms of atopic dermatitis. This work identifies potential genetic and environmental factors associated with allergic skin immune responses. It is for dermatologists, allergists, immunologists, pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemists, internists, pediatricians, and others.
 

Contents

1 Definition and Diagnosis of Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Atopic Dermatitis
1
2 Epidemiology
20
3 Psychoimmunology and Evaluation of Therapeutic Approaches
39
4 Socioeconomic Impact of Atopic Dermatitis
60
5 Genetics of Atopic Dermatitis
72
6 Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis
98
7 Epidermal Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis
108
8 Mechanisms of Allergic Skin Inflammation
127
16 Eosinophils and Atopic Dermatitis
287
17 Aeroallergens
315
18 Atopic Dermatitis and Foods
331
19 Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Atopic Dermatitis
353
20 Fungal Allergens
369
21 Allergy Diagnosis in Atopic Eczema with the Atopy Patch Test
384
22 Conventional Topical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
398
23 Special Aspects in Pediatric Patients
420

9 Animal Models of Atopic Dermatitis
143
10 Pathophysiology of Pruritus
160
Overview
191
12 Keratinocytes
203
13 T Cells in Atopic Dermatitis
212
14 AntigenPresenting Cells
234
15 Mast Cells and Basophils
250
24 Role of Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodlesterases in Atopic Dermatitis
430
25 Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
439
26 The Psychological Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis
456
27 Topical Macrolide Immunomodulators for Therapy of Atopic Dermatitis
475
28 Chinese Herbal Therapy in Atopic Dermatitis
498
29 Systemic Pharmacotherapy
517
30 Future Perspectives in Atopic Dermatitis
534

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