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Preface
Contributors
1 Definition and Diagnosis of Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Atopic Dermatitis 1
2 Epidemiology 21
3 Psychoimmunology and Evaluation of Therapeutic Approaches 43
4 Socioeconomic Impact of Atopic Dermatitis 67
5 Genetics of Atopic Dermatitis 81
6 Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis 111
7 Epidermal Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis 123
8 Mechanisms of Allergic Skin Inflammation 145
9 Animal Models of Atopic Dermatitis 163
10 Pathophysiology of Pruritus 183
11 Cellular Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis: Overview 217
12 Keratinocytes 231
13 T Cells in Atopic Dermatitis 241
14 Antigen-Presenting Cells 267
15 Mast Cells and Basophils 285
16 Eosinophils and Atopic Dermatitis 327
17 Aeroallergens 357
18 Atopic Dermatitis and Foods 375
19 Role of Staphylococcus aureus in Atopic Dermatitis 401
20 Fungal Allergens 419
21 Allergy Diagnosis in Atopic Eczema with the Atopy Patch Test 437
22 Conventional Topical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis 453
23 Special Aspects in Pediatric Patients 479
24 Role of Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases in Atopic Dermatitis 491
25 Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis 501
26 The Psychological Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis 519
27 Topical Macrolide Immunomodulators for Therapy of Atopic Dermatitis 541
28 Chinese Herbal Therapy in Atopic Dermatitis 567
29 Systemic Pharmacotherapy 589
30 Future Perspectives in Atopic Dermatitis 609
Index 617