Management of Atopic Dermatitis Methods and Challenges /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Fortson, Erica A. (Editor), Feldman, Steven R. (Editor), Strowd, Lindsay C. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1027
• Subjects: Medicine.; Dermatology.; Pathology.; Epidemiology.; Medicine & Public Health.

This book is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis in both pediatric and adult patients. It provides an overview of the mechanism and presentation of atopic dermatitis and focuses on the management metho...

Table of Contents:

• Section 1: Pathophysiology
• Intro
• Background
• Pathophysiology
• Section 2: Presentation and evaluation
• Clinical presentation
• Atopic dermatitis complications
• Psychosocial impact of disease
• Stress and AD
• Economic impact
• Work-up
• Section 3: Therapeutics
• Treatment
• Other treatment components
• Compliance in AD treatment
• Managing the itch
• Education interventions
• The future of atopic dermatitis therapeutics.