ATOPIC DERMATITIS. INSIDE OUT OR OUTSIDE IN

DESCRIPTION

Atopicdermatitis (eczema) is one of the most common and most challenging skinconditions, for patients and practitioners alike. Uniquelyorganized by intrinsic and extrinsic etiologies, Atopic Dermatitis: InsideOut or Outside In? examines a myriad of causes that start from both theinside of the body and from the external environment, offeringphysicians practical ways to design treatments that specificallyaddress these causes. Drs. Lawrence S. Chan and Vivian Y. Shi, along with ateam of expert contributing authors, examine the etiology of this complexdisorder and provide targeted, comprehensive solutions and the mostuseful therapeutic plans based on pathophysiology, including evidence-basedintegrative management.

KeyFeatures

Analyzesthe pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis from two distinct fronts: inside outand outside inan approach that is unique in the field. 

Begins withan overview of the disease, then delves into both internal and externalpathogenic factors, followed by the Clinicians Corner, which offerspractical recommendations for treatment.

Organizestherapeutic discussions by corresponding pathophysiology rather thana one-size-fits-all approach.  

Covers recentlyFDA-approved and emerging medications, as well as atopic comorbidities. 

EnhancedeBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you toaccess all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety ofdevices.

AuthorInformation

Editedby Lawrence S Chan, MD., MHA, Dr. Orville J Stone Endowed Professor,Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, CaptainJames Lovel Federal Health Care Centre, North Chicago, IL, USA and VivianY. Shi, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University ofArkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A.

INDEX

PREFACE -Lawrence Chan and Vivian Shi
FOREWORD - Amy Paller
SECTION I. A HISTORY AND OVERVIEW OF ATOPY
CHAPTER 1. HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE - Peter Lio
CHAPTER 2. ATOPY REDEFINED - Lawrence Chan
CHAPTER 3. ATOPY OF SKIN - Lawrence Chan
CHAPTER 4. EPIDEMIOLOGY - Marcia Hogeling
SECTION II. EXTERNAL FACTORS
CHAPTER 5. SKIN BARRIER - Raja Sivamani
CHAPTER 6. MICROBIOME AND DYSBIOSIS - Jennifer Hsiao
CHAPTER 7. IMMUNOGENS - Peggy Wu
CHAPTER 8. NUTRITION - Colleen Cotton
CHAPTER 9. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION - Vivian Shi
CHAPTER 10. CLINICAL EVIDENCE - Lawrence Chan
SECTION III. INTERNAL FACTORS
CHAPTER 11. KERATINOCYTES - Lawrence Chan
CHAPTER 12. MICROVASCULATURE - Lawrence Chan
CHAPTER 13. HUMORAL FACTORS - Michiko Shimoda
CHAPTER 14. CELLULAR FACTORS - Michiko Shimoda
CHAPTER 15. SKIN-GUT-LUNG PERMEABILITY - Vivian Shi
CHAPTER 16. NEUROSENSORY MECHANISMS - Gil Yosipovitch
CHAPTER 17. EPIGENETICS - Jason Hawkes
CHAPTER 18. CLINICAL EVIDENCE - Lawrence Chan
SECTION IV. CLINICIAN'S CORNER
CHAPTER 19. THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINE OVERVIEW - Lawrence Eichenfield
CHAPTER 20. EXTERNAL FACTOR TREATMENT 1: TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIALS - Aimee Smidt
CHAPTER 21. EXTERNAL FACTOR TREATMENT 2: WOUND CARE - HadarLev-Tov
CHAPTER 22. EXTERNAL FACTOR TREATMENT 3: BARRIER REPAIR - SmitaAwasthi
CHAPTER 23. INTERNAL FACTOR TREATMENT: TARGETED TREATMENTS - Vivian Shi
CHAPTER 24. COMBINED TREATMENT 1: MICROBIOME MODULATION - Jennifer Hsiao
CHAPTER 25. COMBINED TREATMENT 2: COMBATING ITCH AND PAIN - Gil Yosipovitch
CHAPTER 26. COMBINED TREATMENT 3: COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES I- Vivian Shi
CHAPTER 27. COMBINED TREATMENT 3: COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES II- Vivian Shi
END MATTER (acknowledgment, glossary, bibliography, contributors, index) -Lawrence Chan and Vivian Shi