European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments

Author: Andreas D. D. Katsambas
Published: September 2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
ISBN: 3540008780
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 804

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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.

Table of Contents:

Acne 3
Actinic keratosis 10
Adamantiades-Behcet's disease 16
Alopecia areata 27
Androgenic alopecia 35
Antiphospholipid syndrome 42
Aphthous stomatitis 48
Apocrine miliaria 52
Atopic dermatitis 54
Balanitis 63
Basal cell carcinoma 68
Bowen's disease 82
Bullous pemphigoid 86
Candidiasis 92
Chronic actinic dermatitis 97
Cicatricial alopecia 101
Contact dermatitis 106
Cutaneous vasculitis 115
Darier's disease 120
Dermatitis herpetiformis 123
Dermatomyositis 126
Dermatophyte infections 131
Drug eruption 135
Drug-induced pemphigus 139
Drug photosensitivity 141
Eccrine miliaria 145
Epidermolysis bullosa 147
Erysipelas 157
Erythema multiforme 159
Erythema nodosum 163
Erythrasma 167
Erythroplasia of Queyrat 169
Factitial dermatitis 171
Furuncles and carbuncles 173
Granuloma annulare 177
Hand dermatitis 182
Herpes genitalis 187
Herpes simplex virus infection (orofacial) 193
Herpes zoster 197
Hirsutism 206
HIV infection and AIDS: present status of antiretroviral therapy 211
Hyperhidrosis 223
Ichthyosis 229
Impetigo 235
Kaposi's sarcoma 239
Keloids and hypertrophic scars 248
Keratoacanthoma 256
Leg ulcers 262
Leishmaniasis 271
Lentigo maligna 275
Leprosy or Hansen's disease 280
Lichen planus 289
Lichen simplex chronicus 293
Lupus erythematosus 297
Lyme borreliosis 304
Lymphomas (primary cutaneous) 309
Malignant melanoma 321
Mastocytosis 330
Melasma 336
Mite bites 342
Molluscum contagiosum 344
Morphoea: circumscribed scleroderma 352
Naevi (benign melanocytic) 355
Necrobiosis lipoidica 368
Nummular eczema 372
Pediculosis 377
Pemphigus erythematosus 382
Pemphigus foliaceus 384
Pemphigus vegetans 388
Pemphigus vulgaris 390
Photoageing 399
Pityriasis lichenoides acuta 402
Pityriasis lichenoides chronica 405
Pityriasis rosea 408
Pityriasis rubra pilaris 411
Polymorphic light eruption 416
Porphyrias 419
Pruritus 427
Psoriasis 433
Purpuras 451
Pyoderma gangrenosum 458
Rosacea 467
Sarcoidosis 474
Scabies 479
Seborrhoeic dermatitis 484
Seborrhoeic keratosis 487
Sjogren's syndrome 490
Skin diseases from the marine environment 494
Solar urticaria 498
Squamous cell carcinoma 501
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 505
Syphilis 512
Systemic sclerosis: scleroderma 519
Tick dermatoses 524
Tinea versicolor: pityriasis versicolor 526
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome) 530
Urethritis: gonococcal 535
Urethritis: non-gonococcal 541
Urticaria 547
Varicella 554
Vascular birthmarks: vascular malformations and haemangiomas 561
Vitiligo 568
Warts and condylomas 575
Xanthomas 581
Acne scar treatment 589
Biopsy 593
Chemical peeling 599
Cryosurgery 613
Curettage 623
Electrosurgery 624
Epiluminescence microscopy of pigmented skin lesions 628
Lasers 640
Mohs' surgery 645
Patch testing 649
Photochemotherapy 654
Photodynamic therapy 658
Sclerotherapy 664
Skin augmentation (fillings) 669
Skin resurfacing with the carbon dioxide laser 677
UVB phototherapy 683
Antibacterial agents 687
Antifungal drugs 700
Antihistamines 711
Antiviral drugs 716
Bleaching agents 721
Corticosteroids: topical 731
Glucocorticoids: systemic 739
Insect repellents 747
Psychoactive agents 753
Retinoids 769
Scabicides and pediculicides 775
Skin tests 780
Sunscreens 784
Topical anaesthetics 790
Topical preparations and vehicles 794
Subject index 803

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