BookKwang Hoon Lee, Eung Ho Choi, Chang Ook Park, editors.
Summary: This book is a comprehensive, practical guide to the latest developments in the understanding and management of atopic dermatitis. Detailed information is provided on age-specific clinical symptoms, features, and diagnostic methods. Current theories on the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are closely examined, with attention to the roles played by genetic, allergic, immunologic, and skin barrier dysfunctions. In the second half of the book, the scientific background to and the practical use of the full range of treatment methods are described, covering topical agents, systemic agents, phototherapy, allergen-specific immunotherapy, and the most recently developed biologics and small molecules. This textbook will be an excellent guide to diagnosis and treatment for not only dermatologists but also practitioners in allergy and general medicine, including pediatricians, allergists, and primary care physicians. In addition, it will be of value for all scientists interested in developing new drugs for atopic dermatitis.
Contents:
Introduction to atopic dermatitis
Epidemiology of atopic dermatitis
Clinical manifestations
Pruritus
Diagnosis and severity assessment of atopic dermatitis (Korean guideline included)
Genetics of atopic dermatitis
Immune-mediated pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis
Environmental factors related to atopic dermatitis
Food, inhalents, and microbial allergens
Role of infection and microbial factors
Psychological stress
Endophenotype and biomarker
Topical treatment
Systemic treatment
Emerging treatment of AD: biologies and small molecules
Phototherapy
Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis
Treatment algorithms
Prevention of atopic dermatitis.