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Generalized Dermatitis in Clinical Practice

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Authors:
  1. Susan T. Nedorost

    1. , UHMG Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Westlake, USA

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  • Reviews the diagnosis of all types of dermatitis including algorithms for use of skin prick , conventional, and atopy patch tests

  • Provides practical tips on obtaining environmental history including use of pantomime to understand relationship between exposure and distribution of dermatitis

  • Details indications for referral to specialists such as haematology/oncology

  • Defines a dermatitis strategy not based on gross classification alone

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 1-6

  3. Generalized Dermatitis: The Basics

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 7-18

  4. The Role of Irritation in Dermatitis: Implications for Treatment

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 19-28

  5. Atopic Dermatitis

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 29-52

  6. Stasis Dermatitis and Autoeczematization

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 53-60

  7. Generalized Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 61-76

  8. Systemic Contact Dermatitis

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 77-93

  9. Dermatitis Due to Systemic Disease

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 95-103

  10. Diagnosis of Generalized Dermatitis

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 105-117

  11. Treatment of Generalized Dermatitis

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 119-128

  12. Interdisciplinary Care for Dermatitis

    • Susan T. Nedorost
    Pages 129-135

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 137-154
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About this book

Management of Generalized Dermatitis in Clinical Practice translates the mechanisms of dermatitis from basic science evidence to practice based recommendations for clinical care. The role of allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis is explored in depth. Primary care physicians, allergists, and dermatologists will enjoy the fresh perspective that moves beyond treatment with corticosteroids and provides diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for this complex condition.

Authors and Affiliations

  • , UHMG Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Westlake, USA

    Susan T. Nedorost

About the author

Susan Nedorost, Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Director of the Environmental and Occupational Dermatology Clinic, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, US.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Generalized Dermatitis in Clinical Practice

  • Authors: Susan T. Nedorost

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2897-7

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-2896-0Published: 06 July 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-2897-7Published: 06 July 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 154

  • Number of Illustrations: 52 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Dermatology

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