• ISBN13: 9780824702878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Mar Dekker
• Publication Date: February 16, 2000
• Pages: 542
• Original Price: GBP 107.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1000 grams

About the Book This state-of-the-science reference provides valuable information on the pathophysiology and economic and social consequences of allergic skin reactions, as well as new treatments based on emerging concepts of skin disease pathobiology-addressing the epidemiology, mechanisms, occupational effects, environmental triggers, and quality-of-life concerns.<br>Focuses on atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and allergic contact dermatitis, among other increasingly common skin disorders. Written by more than 35 leading researchers, Allergic Skin Disease<br><li>reviews basic principles of the causes of allergic skin responses <br></li><li>analyzes the role of key cell types, effector molecules, cytokines, mediators, chemokines, cell adhesion molecules, and immunogenetic mechanisms <br></li><li>showcases the dynamics of adhesion molecules and the pathophysiology of pruritus <br></li><li>examines clinical features of skin allergies, particularly regarding immune mechanisms that determine pathogenic course and outcome <br></li><li>investigates behaviors of keratinocytes, dendritic cells and macrophages, fibroblasts, lymphocytes, granulocytes, and endothelial cells <br></li><li>explores phototherapy, photochemotherapy, immunomodulatory therapy, and traditional antiinflammatory therapy for recalcitrant skin diseases <br></li><li>discusses anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions to insect bites <br></li><li>surveys demographism, vibratory angioedema, and other types of urticaria <br></li><li>identifies allergic and infectious triggers of skin disease <br></li><li>and more <br>Containing over 1800 bibliographic citations, Allergic Skin Disease is a must-read resource for dermatologists, allergists, immunologists, pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemists, internists, pediatricians, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.</li>