Dermatologists are being asked to understand the pathophysiology of a number of immune-mediated skin diseases. In addition, a number of new products have appeared on the market during the past decade which requires an understanding of the mechanisms of action of these drugs. Dermatologists, however, have no easily understood book to which they can refer to regarding the disease or the drug. Up-to-date clinical reference Practical approach to reviewing diagnosis and treatment of immunodermatologic disease INDICE: From the contents Groupings: Concepts of Fundamental Importance for Understanding Skin Disease. Cytokines and Chemokines.- Innate and Adaptive Immunity.- Neuroimmunology.- Stress and the Immune System.- Toll-like Receptors.- Skin Immune System.- Conventional and Non-Conventional T-Lymphocytes.- Complement System.- Antigen Presenting Cells, especially Langerhans Cells.- Anti-Microbial Peptides.- Photoimmunology.- Angiogenesis. Groupings: Important Skin Diseases.- Contact Dermatitis, Allergic and Irritant.- Atopic Dermatitis.- IgE-Dependent Skin Diseases.-Psoriasis.- Acne.- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.- Melanoma.- Drug Eruptions.- Vasculitis.- Infections.- Vaccines.- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.
- ISBN: 978-1-84800-164-0
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 800
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés