This book is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis in both pediatric and adult patients. It provides an overview of the mechanism and presentation of atopic dermatitis and focuses on the management methods experienced dermatologists have used to successfully manage atopic dermatitis. This book provides physicians with insights into the management of atopic dermatitis, such as alternative treatments for pruritus, psychosocial impact on patients and families, assessing patient compliance, and patient resources.
This book also:
Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis
Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients
Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance
Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis
Tabella dei contenuti
Section 1: Pathophysiology.- Intro.- Background.- Pathophysiology.- Section 2: Presentation and evaluation.- Clinical presentation.- Atopic dermatitis complications.- Psychosocial impact of disease.- Stress and AD.- Economic impact.- Work-up.- Section 3: Therapeutics.- Treatment.- Other treatment components.- Compliance in AD treatment.- Managing the itch.- Education interventions.- The future of atopic dermatitis therapeutics.
Circa l’autore
Lindsay C. Strowd is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Steven R. Feldman is a Professor of Dermatology and Public Health Sciences at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Erica Fortson is a Research Fellow in the Department of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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