Overview
- Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis
- Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients
- Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance
- Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis
Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology (AEMB, volume 1027)
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About this book
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.
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Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis
Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients
Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance
Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
Reviews
“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)
“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)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Lindsay C. Strowd is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Steven R. Feldman is a Professor of Dermatology and Public Health Sciences at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Erica Fortson is a Research Fellow in the Department of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Book Subtitle: Methods and Challenges
Editors: Erica A. Fortson, Steven R. Feldman, Lindsay C. Strowd
Series Title: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64804-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87876-8Published: 29 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-64804-0Published: 24 October 2017
Series ISSN: 0065-2598
Series E-ISSN: 2214-8019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 210
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 8 illustrations in colour
Topics: Dermatology, Epidemiology, Pathology