Enjoyable and practical case study format, with each chapter comprising at least two case studies followed by a differential diagnosis and discussion
Thought provoking multiple choice questions presented at the end of each chapter to enhance retention and to provide value as a teaching tool
Comprehensive coverage of full range of allergic and immunologic disorders of the skin
Written by a distinguished group of international experts
Enjoyable and practical case study format, with each chapter comprising at least two case studies followed by a differential diagnosis and discussion
Thought provoking multiple choice questions presented at the end of each chapter to enhance retention and to provide value as a teaching tool
Comprehensive coverage of full range of allergic and immunologic disorders of the skin
Written by a distinguished group of international experts
Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin offers clinicians a wide range of challenging cases that are certain to provide hours of thoughtful and instructive review. Using a case study format and including excellent quality color images, Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin consists of five parts and 20 chapters. The chapters cover such areas as allergic rhinitis, allergic diseases of the eye, drug-induced urticaria, cosmetic allergy, drug allergy, latex allergy, atopic dermatitis, vasculitis, and a range of other commonly seen disorders of the skin. Each chapter comprises at least two cases that are followed by a differential diagnosis, discussion, and five multiple choice questions for thoughtful stimulation and excellent value as a teaching tool. Comprehensive, concise, and well-designed in presentation, Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin is a one-of-a-kind resource that will become a standard resource for all clinicians who care for patients with allergic and immunologic diseases of the skin.
Part I. Urticaria and AngioedemaChapter 1. UrticariaLloyd J. Cleaver, Jonathan Cleaver, Lloyd CleaverChapter 2. Cold-Induced urticariaGrace Peace Yu, Alan A. Wanderer, and Massoud MahmoudiChapter 3. Contact urticaria syndromeZack Thompson, Howard Maibach Chapter 4. Idiopathic angioedemaCristina J. Ramos-Romey, Timothy CraigChapter 5. Hereditary angioedema Michael J. Prematta, Timothy Craig Part II. Skin manifestation of drug allergyChapter 6. Steven Johnson Syndrome/ Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisSatoshi YoshidaChapter 7. Serum sickness and Serum Sickness like reactions Neha Reshamwala, Massoud Mahmoudi Part III Allergic Contact DermatitisChapter 8. Preservative Sara Flores. Howard MaibachChapter 9. Rubber allergies Peter Burke, Howard Maibach Chapter 10. Jewlery: Nickel and metal based allergic contact dermatitisPeter Burke, Howard Maibach Chapter 11. Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) to FragrancesSarah J. Gilpin, Howard I MaibachPart IV. Other allergies affecting skin and mucous membranesChapter 12- Atopic DermatitisAlbert E. Rivera, Lloyd J. CleaverChapter 13. Allergic reactions affecting mucosal surfacesJ. Wesley Sublett, Jonathan A. BernsteinPart V. Immunologic diseases of the skinChapter 14. VasculitisSatosh Yoshida Chapter 15. Cutaneous mastocytosisJason R. Catanzaro, Haig TcheurekdjianChapter 16. Cutaneous lupusLisa G. Criscione-Schreiber Chapter 17. PsoriasisLloyd Cleaver, Nathan Cleaver and Katherine JohnsonChapter 18. SclerodermaJames R. Seibold, Elena SchiopuChapter 19. Autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin and mucous membranesTimothy Patton, Neil KormanChapter 20. Alopecia areataMary Gail Mercurio, Luciano J Iorizzo III
From the reviews:
"The purpose is to provide a framework for diagnosing and managing complex immunological diseases of the skin. ... The audience is dermatologists, and third year dermatology residents would find this book useful. ... This is a useful reference for clinicians. I would recommend it to any dermatologist who sees patients. ... This book will teach readers how to think, and the test format provides a more active way to learn the material.” (Patricia Wong, Doody´s Review Service, February, 2011)
Urticaria and Angioedema.- Urticaria.- Cold Urticaria.- Contact Urticaria Syndrome.- Idiopathic Angioedema.- Hereditary Angioedema.- Skin Manifestation of Drug Allergy.- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.- Serum Sickness and Serum Sickness-Like Reaction.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Preservatives.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Rubber Allergies.- Jewelry: Nickel and Metal-Based Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Fragrances.- Other Allergies Affecting Skin and Mucous Membranes.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Allergic Reactions Affecting Mucosal Surfaces.- Immunologic Diseases of the Skin.- Vasculitis.- Cutaneous Mastocytosis.- Cutaneous Lupus.- Psoriasis.- Scleroderma.- Autoimmune Blistering Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes.- Alopecia Areata.
From the reviews:
"The purpose is to provide a framework for diagnosing and managing complex immunological diseases of the skin. ... The audience is dermatologists, and third year dermatology residents would find this book useful. ... This is a useful reference for clinicians. I would recommend it to any dermatologist who sees patients. ... This book will teach readers how to think, and the test format provides a more active way to learn the material." (Patricia Wong, Doody's Review Service, February, 2011)
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Urticaria and Angioedema.- Urticaria.- Cold Urticaria.- Contact Urticaria Syndrome.- Idiopathic Angioedema.- Hereditary Angioedema.- Skin Manifestation of Drug Allergy.- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.- Serum Sickness and Serum Sickness-Like Reaction.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Preservatives.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Rubber Allergies.- Jewelry: Nickel and Metal-Based Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Fragrances.- Other Allergies Affecting Skin and Mucous Membranes.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Allergic Reactions Affecting Mucosal Surfaces.- Immunologic Diseases of the Skin.- Vasculitis.- Cutaneous Mastocytosis.- Cutaneous Lupus.- Psoriasis.- Scleroderma.- Autoimmune Blistering Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes.- Alopecia Areata.
Klappentext
Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin offers clinicians a wide range of challenging cases that are certain to provide hours of thoughtful and instructive review. Using a case study format and including excellent quality color images, Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin consists of five parts and 20 chapters. The chapters cover such areas as allergic rhinitis, allergic diseases of the eye, drug-induced urticaria, cosmetic allergy, drug allergy, latex allergy, atopic dermatitis, vasculitis, and a range of other commonly seen disorders of the skin. Each chapter comprises at least two cases that are followed by a differential diagnosis, discussion, and five multiple choice questions for thoughtful stimulation and excellent value as a teaching tool. Comprehensive, concise, and well-designed in presentation, Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin is a one-of-a-kind resource that will become a standard resource for all clinicians who care for patients with allergic and immunologic diseases of the skin.
Enjoyable and practical case study format, with each chapter comprising at least two case studies followed by a differential diagnosis and discussion
Thought provoking multiple choice questions presented at the end of each chapter to enhance retention and to provide value as a teaching tool
Comprehensive coverage of full range of allergic and immunologic disorders of the skin
Written by a distinguished group of international experts
