Autoimmune Bullous Diseases

This book focuses on helping both dermatologists and non-dermatologists approach the treatment of each disease in a pragmatic manner. Each chapter reviews the current literature of treatments for each disease, rating disease severity, and provides pragmatic guidelines based on disease severity on the usage of available medications. The current literature does not provide effective guidelines. This book addresses this deficiency. This book will help guide clinicians in implementing appropriate treatments based on the specific disease and its severity, and possible alternatives in an algorithmic format. It will make the management of these diseases more pragmatic based on both the literature and clinical experience of experts.

Focuses on practical management of patients Contains management algorithms to direct readers in choosing the best possible treatment course for a specific disease Examines treatments and provides guidelines derived from the literature and based on practical experience Includes possible pitfalls and challenges with treatments

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Dr. Naveed Sami is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He has had a keen interest in the pathogenesis and treatment of complex medical dermatology and specifically, autoimmune blistering diseases. He has been a pioneer in attempting novel treatments for patients with recalcitrant diseases. Dr. Sami has published extensively in the peer reviewed literature focusing on the management of these diseases. He has also delivered lectures/presentations at major conferences including the American Academy of Dermatology and European Academy of Dermatology Venerology . He has found his colleagues looking for practical guidelines when they are confronted with patients of the various autoimmune bullous diseases and their severity. Hence, this book will attempt to fill the void which currently exists and is sought after by both dermatologists and nondermatologists.

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This book provides a coherent synopsis on the treatment and management of autoimmune blistering diseases. Each chapter focuses on one condition, and summarizes the present-day literature on currently available therapies, and how they may fit into various feasible treatment algorithms.

Many of these disorders can have irreversible consequences, and in some cases the potential to be fatal. The contributing authors are individuals who have devoted their careers to understanding these diseases, and have invested countless hours in their research laboratories and clinical settings.

Autoimmune Bullous Diseases: Approach and Management serves as a guide in assisting clinicians to develop their approach to treatment based on the specific disease and its severity. The information and algorithms presented provide pragmatic direction and assistance in the management of patients with these diseases.

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Bullous pemphigoid.- Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita.- Linear IgA Bullous Disease.- Dermatitis Herpetiformis.- Bullous pemphigoid.- Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita.- Linear IgA Bullous Disease.- Dermatitis Herpetiformis.- Pemphigoid Gestationis.- Pediatric Bullous Diseases.- Pemphigus Vulgaris.- Pemphigus Foliaceus.- Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid.- Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (extra ocular).- Local therapy.- Systemic Steroids.- Pemphigoid Gestationis.