ATOPIC DERMATITIS AND ECZEMATOUS DISORDERS

• Explores clinical, historical, histopathological, and etiological aspects of skin disease
• Discusses secondary infection and ophthalmic disease
• Includes an abundance of high-quality color clinical images conveying the subtleties of dermatologic diagnosis

It is estimated that around 15% of the population suffer from atopic dermatitis or eczematous disorders at some point in their lifetime, causing a significant percentage of visits to dermatologists, primary care physicians, and allergists. Despite much current research interest, the pathophysiology of these disorders and their optimum treatment remain uncertain.

In Atopic Dermatitis & Eczematous Disorders, the authors discuss all clinical aspects and treatment of atopic dermatitis and other eczema variants, including:
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Nummular eczema
• Stasis dermatitis
• Exfoliative erythroderma
• HIV-related dermatoses
• Ichthyosis vulgaris
• Hand dermatitis
• Immunodeficiency disorders
The book also discusses complications such as secondary infection and ophthalmic disease, as well as legal aspects. It contains almost 300 high-quality color clinical images, making it an invaluable visual reference for dermatologists in practice and training, candidates for post-registration qualifications, primary care practitioners, medical students, and allergists.

CONTENTS:
1. The history of eczema and atopic dermatitis
2. The epidemiology of atopic dermatitis
3. Clinical aspects and differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
4. Infantile atopic dermatitis
5. Pruritus in atopic dermatitis: pathophysiology and treatment options
6. Pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis and atopiform dermatitis
7. Atopic dermatitis: the allergist""s perspective
8. Skin barrier repair in atopic dermatitis therapy
9. The role of infectious agents in atopic dermatitis
10. Topical treatment of atopic dermatitis
11. Systemic agents for the treatment of atopic dermatitis
12. Photo(chemo) therapy of atopic dermatitis
13. Eczema and the eye
14. Hand dermatitis
15. The relationship between atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis
16. Nummular dermatitis
17. Stasis dermatitis
18. Seborrheic dermatitis
19. The histopathology of eczema
20. Erythrodermic/exfoliative dermatitis
21. Primary immunodeficiency diseases
22. HIV infection and atopic dermatitis
23. Ichthyosis vulgaris
24. Legal aspects of atopic dermatitis