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Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a condition that makes the skin red and itchy. It is common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis, but treatments and self-care measures such as avoiding harsh soaps, moisturising, and applying medicated creams or ointments, can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks. Pruritus, or itchy skin, is an uncomfortable, irritating sensation that makes a person want to scratch. It is often caused by dry skin and is more common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age. Depending on the...
Urticaria, commonly known as ‘hives’, is a skin rash which can have allergic and non-allergic causes. This handbook is an initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with an overview of urticaria, its classification, and aetiopathogenesis. The next chapters describe different types of urticaria, diagnostic measures, and therapeutic management. The final sections examine urticaria in children, in the elderly, in pregnancy and lactation, and in kidney, liver and cardiac disease. A separate chapter covers patient education material. Authored by renowned worldwide experts, the text is further enhanced by clinical images, tables and figures to assist learning.
Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly, either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears; and they vary in size (from a pencil eraser to a dinner plate), and may join together to form larger areas known as plaques. They can last for hours, or up to one day before fading. This book comprises 33 different urticaria cases from renowned authors at worldwide Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE). Each case presents patient history and examination, investigation, and diagnosis and management. Clinical images and figures further enhance each case description. Key points Presents 33 clinical cases of urticaria Authored by renowned experts from worldwide Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) Each case describes patient history and examination, investigation, diagnosis and management Includes clinical images and figures to enhance learning
Human face is very important cosmetically as it is the first part of the body noticed by anyone in th world whether it is a baby, male, female or professionals. It is therefore important that a blemishless face attracts anybody. Similarly any dissimilarities over the face has a direct impact on the self image and confidence. This book precisely and comprehensively highlights all the important dermatoses over the human face covering the various pathogenesis, clinical features and its management.
Complications in Cosmetic Dermatology – Crafting Cures presents the potential side-effects and complications of procedures in aesthetic dermatology, with evidence-based guidance on their management. Each chapter in Complications in Cosmetic Dermatology – Crafting Cures is supplemented by clinical pearls and a summary of key points, and the text is enhanced by 300 full colour images and illustrations.
The Handbook highlights easy, reader-friendly steps with scientific rationale and practical tips for complete non-surgical, minimally invasive, day-to-day procedures conducted in a dermatologist's clinic with focus on setting up sound successful aesthetic practice, managing complications as well as maintaining safety during the pandemic. All the topics have been put together by the esteemed editorial team by inviting experts from India to contribute their super-specialty chapters. The physician, who has to deal with variable outcomes while treating skin of color as in Indian skin, which has variation of color expression, needs a scientific rationale to optimise outcomes and minimise complications. The Handbook aims to meet all the nascent requirements of the clinicians in the areas of dermatology conducting aesthetic procedures.
The third volume of Recent Advances in Dermatology has been fully revised to bring clinicians and trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in dermatology, with emphasis on etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter examines a different skin ailment – topics include alopecia, scabies, infant haemangiomas, chemical leukoderma and subcutaneous mycosis. A complete chapter is dedicated to non-venereal male genital lesions, often misdiagnosed as STDs. The final chapters discuss treatment methods including drugs and lasers. Key points Fully revised new volume bringing trainees and clinicians fully up to date with latest advances in dermatology Covers numerous different skin ailments with emphasis on etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment Includes more than 120 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables Previous volume published in 2007
A drug is typically manufactured through chemical synthesis, which means that it is made by combining specific chemical ingredients in an ordered process. Biologics are medicines made from living cells through highly complex manufacturing processes and must be handled and administered under carefully monitored conditions. Biologics are used to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure a variety of diseases including cancer, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. A biosimilar is a biologic that is similar to another biologic drug already that has already been approved. This book is a complete guide to the use of biologics and biosimilars in the treatment of dermatologi...
Section 1: Basic Dermatology Section 2: Cutaneous Infections and Infestation, Including Leprosy and STIs Section 3: Allergic, Inflammatory and Immunological Diseases Section 4: Skin in Genetic, Metabolic, Nutritional and Systemic Diseases Section 5: Pigmentary Diseases of Skin Section 6: Disorders Affecting Skin Appendages and Mucosae Section 7: Skin Malformations and Tumors Section 8: Miscellaneous Diseases Section 9: Dermatological Therapy Index
This book is a concise guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions. Divided into 32 chapters, each with at least two case studies, topics include both rare and more common disorders. Each case guides clinicians step by step through theory, clinical examination, differential diagnosis and management. Each chapter concludes with tips or editorial comments to illustrate key learning points. Full colour clinical photographs enhance the detailed text. Key points Concise guide to diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions Covers both rare and more common disorders Each topic includes at least two case studies guiding readers through process of diagnosis based on logical thinking Chapters include tips and editorial comments to enhance learning