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Atopic Dermatitis

Eczema

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Authors:
  1. Johannes Ring

    1. Department of Dermatology and Allergology Biederstein, Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), Munich , Bavaria, Germany

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  • Concise, understandable information from basic science to very practical treatment recommendations

  • Personal thoughts of an expert with four decades of experience with the disease

  • Short summaries of the most important practical information at the end of each chapter for fast reading?

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. General Introduction and Epidemiology

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 1-25

  3. Clinical Symptoms of Atopic Eczema

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 27-67

  4. Pathophysiology of Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 69-106

  5. Management of Patients with Atopic Eczema

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 107-128

  6. Special Therapeutic Options and Substances in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 129-166

  7. Prevention

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 167-177

  8. Concluding Remarks: How to Live with Atopic Dermatitis

    • Johannes Ring
    Pages 179-179

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 181-224
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About this book

This book presents the state of the art in research into atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, and provides numerous effective practical management recommendations that are grounded in the immense clinical experience of the author. A scientific evidence-based approach to the subject is adopted, progressing from clinical symptoms in different disease stages, molecular genetics, and pathophysiology through to treatment and prevention. All aspects of patient management are covered, including diagnostics, avoidance strategies, emollient therapy, and acute treatment of eczema and itch. Diverse special therapeutic approaches are discussed, ranging from glucocorticoids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, and antimicrobial therapy through to UV therapy, allergen-specific immunotherapy, systemic immunosuppressive therapy, and emerging options. Environmental influences are considered, and there is a focus on the whole human being, with attention to psychosocial aspects of the disease and the benefit of educational programs such as “eczema schools”. Atopic Dermatitis will be invaluable for dermatologists, allergists, pediatricians, and general practitioners and informative for other interested persons and sufferers.

 

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“Cohesive and comprehensive discussions of the immunology, presentation, and current treatments of atopic dermatitis are presented in this single-authored book. … The audience is dermatologists. … author does an excellent job of weaving the immunology and pathophysiology with the clinical information. … This is a well-written book on all aspects of eczema with well-chosen color clinical photographs. This will be the first reference that I choose to read when next confronted with a patient with a difficult case of eczema.” (Patricia Wong, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2016)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Dermatology and Allergology Biederstein, Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), Munich , Bavaria, Germany

    Johannes Ring

About the author

Professor Johannes Ring, MD, DPhil, has been Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Allergy am Biederstein, Technical University of Munich since 1995. In 2005 he was also appointed Consulting Medical Director at the Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Hochgebirgsklinik Davos, Switzerland, and since 2009 he has been Director of Innovative Diagnosis and Therapy at the Christine Kühne Center for Allergy Research and Education, Munich-Davos-Zurich. Dr. Ring has more than 40 years’ experience in dermatology. He has served as President of the German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology (1993–2002), the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (2004–6), the Collegium Internationale Allergologicum (2002–6), and the European Society for Dermatological Research (1989–90). He has served as Editor in Chief of Allergy and Clinical Immunology International and on the boards of various other journals. Dr. Ring is a recipient of the Bavarian State Medal for Environment and Health, the Erich Fuchs Award, and the Clemens von Pirquet Award. He has organized various major congresses, including the World Allergy Congress in 2005, with 7000 participants. Dr. Ring has published more than 600 original articles and more than 400 review articles and has authored or edited 25 books, including some as sole author.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Atopic Dermatitis

  • Book Subtitle: Eczema

  • Authors: Johannes Ring

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22243-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79384-9Published: 19 April 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-22243-1Published: 04 March 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 224

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 99 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Dermatology, Allergology

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