European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments

Dermatology is a specialty in the field of medicine which constantly changes at a vast rate. Alongside technology, new drugs, methods and treatments are continuously developed for the treatment of all common skin diseases. The first edition of the European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments received an overwhelming response from dermatovenereologists all over Europe. Its easy-to-read format, which is also used for this 2nd edition, is aimed at helping the physician to obtain comprehensive information at a glance. The three main sections listed alphabetically define the different diseases, the drugs available and the various methods of treatment used in dermatological practice. Each chapter begins with a brief section of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the skin disease, and leads into the description of the clinical characteristics, the diagnosis and the differential diagnosis. Followed by a detailed discussion on treatment methods, alternative methods are covered as well. Each section ends with a reference list for further reading. This new edition provides an excellent update including the newest developments of drugs, methods and treatments in dermatological practice, maintaining the clear structure and well-proven format. It is a very comprehensive and practical guide and should not be missed by those treating patients with skin diseases.

Presents updated data concerning the most common dermatological diseases. Detailed information on current therapies and future expectations. All contributors are European specialists and present the topic in a new, easy to read manner, with emphasis on the educational aspect. Due to the encyclopedic structure of the book the reader has easy access to updated information on the diagnosis, the differential diagnosis and the treatment of all common skin diseases.

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Dermatology is a specialty in the field of medicine, which constantly changes at a vast rate. Alongside technology, new drugs, methods and treatments are continuously developed for the treatment of all common skin diseases. The first edition of "The European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments" received an overwhelming response from dermatovenereologists all over Europe. Its easy-to-read format, which is also used for this 2nd edition, is aimed at helping the physician to obtain comprehensive information at a glance. The three main sections listed alphabetically define the different diseases, the drugs available and the various methods of treatment used in dermatological practice. Each chapter begins with a brief section of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the skin disease, and leads into the description of the clinical characteristics, the diagnosis and the differential diagnosis. Followed by a detailed discussion on treatment methods, alternative methods are covered as well. Each section ends with a reference list for further reading. This new edition provides an excellent update including the newest developments of drugs, methods and treatments in dermatological practice maintaining the clear structure and well-proven format. It is a very comprehensive and practical guide and should not be missed by those treating patients with skin diseases.

Inhalt
Diseases.- Acne.- Actinic keratosis.- AdamantiadesBehçet's disease.- Alopecia areata.- Androgenic alopecia.- Antiphospholipid syndrome.- Aphthous stomatitis.- Apocrine miliaria.- Atopic dermatitis.- Balanitis.- Basal cell carcinoma.- Bowen's disease.- Bullous pemphigoid.- Candidiasis.- Chronic actinic dermatitis.- Cicatricial alopecia.- Contact dermatitis.- Cutaneous vasculitis.- Darier's disease.- Dermatitis herpetiformis.- Dermatomyositis.- Dermatophyte infections.- Drug eruption.- Drug-induced pemphigus.- Drug photosensitivity.- Eccrine miliaria.- Epidermolysis bullosa.- Erysipelas.- Erythema multiforme.- Erythema nodosum.- Erythrasma.- Erythroplasia of Queyrat.- Factitial dermatitis.- Furuncles and carbuncles.- Granuloma annulare.- Hand dermatitis.- Herpes genitalis.- Herpes simplex virus infection (orofacial).- Herpes zoster.- Hirsutism.- HIV infection and AIDS: present status of antiretroviral therapy.- Hyperhidrosis.- Ichthyosis.- Impetigo.- Kaposi's sarcoma.- Keloids and hypertrophic scars.- Keratoacanthoma.- Leg ulcers.- Leishmaniasis.- Lentigo maligna.- Leprosy or Hansen's disease.- Lichen planus.- Lichen simplex chronicus.- Lupus erythematosus.- Lyme borreliosis.- Lymphomas (primary cutaneous).- Malignant melanoma.- Mastocytosis.- Melasma.- Mite bites.- Molluscum contagiosum.- Morphoea: circumscribed scleroderma.- Naevi (benign melanocytic).- Necrobiosis lipoidica.- Nummular eczema.- Pediculosis.- Pemphigus erythematosus.- Pemphigus foliaceus.- Pemphigus vegetans.- Pemphigus vulgaris.- Photoageing.- Pityriasis lichenoides acuta.- Pityriasis lichenoides chronica.- Pityriasis rosea.- Pityriasis rubra pilaris.- Polymorphic light eruption.- Porphyrias.- Pruritus.- Psoriasis.- Purpuras.- Pyoderma gangrenosum.- Rosacea.- Sarcoidosis.- Scabies.-Seborrhoeic dermatitis.- Seborrhoeic keratosis.- Sjögren's syndrome.- Skin diseases from the marine environment.- Solar urticaria.- Squamous cell carcinoma.- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.- Syphilis.- Systemic sclerosis: scleroderma.- Tick dermatoses.- Tinea versicolor: pityriasis versicolor.- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome).- Urethritis: gonococcal.- Urethritis: non-gonococcal.- Urticaria.- Varicella.- Vascular birthmarks: vascular malformations and haemangiomas.- Vitiligo.- Warts and condylomas.- Xanthomas.- Methods.- Acne scar treatment.- Biopsy.- Chemical peeling.- Cryosurgery.- Curettage.- Electrosurgery.- Epiluminescence microscopy of pigmented skin lesions.- Lasers.- Mohs' surgery.- Patch testing.- Photochemotherapy.- Photodynamic therapy.- Sclerotherapy.- Skin augmentation (fillings).- Skin resurfacing with the carbon dioxide laser.- UVB phototherapy.- Drugs.- Antibacterial agents.- Antifungal drugs.- Antihistamines.- Antiviral drugs.- Bleaching agents.- Corticosteroids: topical.- Glucocorticoids: systemic.- Insect repellents.- Psychoactive agents.- Retinoids.- Scabicides and pediculicides.- Skin tests.- Sunscreens.- Topical anaesthetics.- Topical preparations and vehicles.