European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments / Edition 2

by Andreas D. Katsambas, Torello M. Lotti

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642056574
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	12/03/2010
Edition description:	2nd ed. 2003
Pages:	804
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Professor Katsambas is a Professor of Dermatology and Venereology of the University of Athens in Greece and head of the Dermatology Clinic at Hygeia Hospital. Earlier appointments include President of the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, President of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology as well as Secretary-General; Board member of the International League of Dermatological Societies; International member of the American Dermatological Association and more recently, International Board Observer of the American Academy of Dermatology and President-elect of the European Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD). Professor Katsambas has over 380 published manuscripts in international medical journals and numerous books.

Professor Lotti is Full Professor of the Dermatology and Venereology at University of Studies Guglielmo Marconi, Rome, Italy. He is President of the World Health Academy, Dermatology since 2013. Director , Centro Studiper la Ricerca Multidisciplinare Rigenerativa (CSRMR), of the University of Rome “G.Marconi”, Rome, Italy, since 2015. He is Honorary Professor of Dermatology - China Medical University Shenyang (2011), Lecturer at the New York Academy of Sciences "Howard Fox Memorial Lecture" (14 March 2012 - New York, NY – USA), and Chair, Executive Scientific Committee Vitiligo Research Foundation, New York , NY USA. He has been Full Professor of the Dermatology and Venereology Division at University of Florence School of Medicine, Florence, Italy, from 2006 to 2010. He is Visiting Professor in six International Universities worldwide, and Key Note Lecturer in several international dermatology Societies. He has authored 1507 scientific publications (577 peer reviewed articles, 288 books chapters and 365 abstracts).

Doctor Clio Dessinioti is a Dermatologist-Venereologist and a clinical/research fellow at the Department of Dermatology of the University of Athens, in Andreas Syggros Hospital, Greece, since 2007. Dr Dessinioti has published more than 60 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has special interest in skin cancer and acne. She has been invited as a speaker in international meetings and is the author of chapters in 7 books. She was editor of the 3rd Edition of the European Handbook of Dermatology and Venereology (Springer 2015).

Doctor Angelo Massimiliano D’Erme is a Dermatologist-Venereologist, and consultant at the Unit of Dermatology, Livorno Hospital. He focused his research on inflammatory diseases, mainly in atopic and allergic eczema, and on dermatosurgery. Moreover, he is a Scientific reviewer of several sectorial journals, among which are the Journal of European Academy of Dermatology ,and Dermatologic Therapy. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed medical journals and 12 books chapters. He was editor of the 3rd Edition of the European Handbook of Dermatology and Venereology (Springer 2015).

Table of Contents

Diseases.- Acne. Acne Inversa. Actinic Keratosis. Adamantiades-Behcet's Disease. Alopecia Areata Management. Androgenic Alopecia. Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Aphthous Stomatitis. Apocrine Miliaria. Atopic Dermatitis. Balanitis. Based Cell Carcinoma. Bowen's Disease. Bullous Pemphigoid. Candidiasis (Candidosis-Moniliasis-Trush). Chronic Actinic Dermatitis. Cicatricial Alopecia. Contact Dermatitis. Cutaneous Vasculitis. Darier's Disease. Dermatitis Herpetiformis. Dermatomyositis. Dermatophyte Infections. Diaper Dermatitis. Drug-Induced Pemphigus. Drug Eruption. Drug Photoosensitivity. Eccrine Miliaria. Epdermolysis Bullosa. Erysipelas. Erythema Multiforme. Erythema Nodosum. Erythrasma. Erythroplasiia of Queyrat. Factitial Dermatitis. Folliculitis. Furuncles and Carbuncles. Gonorrhoea. Granuloma Annulare. Hand Dermatitis. Herpes Simplex Genitalis. Herpes Simplex Virus Infection (Oro-facial). Herpes Zoster. Hirsutism. HIV Infection and AIDS. Hyperhidrosis. Ichthyoses. Impetigo. Kaposi's Sarcoma. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars. Keratoacanthoma. Leg Ulcers. Leishmaniasis. Lentigo Maligna. Leprosy of Hansen's Disease. Lichen Planus. Lichen Simplex Chronicus. Lupus Erythematosus. Lymphomas Primary Cutaneous. Malignant Melanoma. Masytosis (Urticaria Pigmentosa). Melasma. Mite Bites. Molluscum Contagiosum. Morphea: Circumscribed Scleroderma. Necrobiosis Lipoidica. Nevi (Benign Melanocytic).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 (PLE). Porphyrias. Pruritus. Psoriasis. Purpuras. Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Raynaud's Phenomenon. Rosacea. Sarcoidosis. Scabies. Seborrheic Dermatitis. Seborrheic 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. Urethritis: Gonococcal. Urethritis: Nungonococcal. Urticaria. Varicella. Vascular Birthmarks: Vascular Malformations and Haemangiomas. Vitiligo. Warts and Condylomas. Xanthomas. Methods.- Biopsy. Chemical Peelings. Cryosurgery. Curettage. Electrosurgery. Epiluminescence Microscopy of Pigmented Skin Lesions. Extrracorporeal Phohemotherapy. Hair Restoration Surgery. Lasers in Dermatology. Moh's Surgery. Patch Testing. Phohemotherapy. Sclerothery. Skin Augmentation (Fillings). Skin Resurfacing with the CO2 Laser. UVB Phototherapy. Vaccine Strategies via Dendritic Cells in the Treatment of Malignant Melanoma. Drugs.- Antibacterial Agents in Dermatology. Antifungals. Antihistamines. Antiviral Drugs. Bleaching Agents. Corticosteroids Topical. Glucocorticoids Systemic. Insect Repellents. Psychoactive Agents in Dermatology. Retinoids. Scabicides and Pediculicides. Sunscreens. Topical Anaesthetics in Dermatology. Topical Preparation and Vehicles.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

"The book is an updated edition of the first one which was well accepted by dermatologists and other medical professionals. … To write such a compendium is a daring and ambitious enterprise. … full credit has to be given to the Editors for their endeavor in preparing this excellent and extensive handbook. … The Editors and coauthors succeeded in gathering a cornucopia of information, extremely useful to residents, practicing dermatologists, general practitioners and other specialists as well as to experienced teachers of dermatology." (Aleksej Kansky, Acta Dermatovenerologica, Vol. 13 (1), 2004)

From the Publisher

5 Stars! from Doody