Editor: Alberto Conde-Taboada

Dermatological Treatments

eBook: US $49 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $235
Printed Copy: US $210
Library License: US $196
ISBN: 978-1-60805-431-2 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-234-9 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2012
DOI: 10.2174/97816080523491120101

Introduction

Dermatological treatments have changed continuously throughout recent decades. Old drugs are recognized as being effective in new indications and new methods of dosage or application have been reported. Novel drugs have also changed the therapeutic approach in numerous diseases, improving patient health and quality of life. Conversely, new adverse reactions, drug interactions and unfamiliar risks have also increased. This e-book organizes information about different treatments available for treating dermatological conditions, focusing on a practical approach and systematizing drug interactions, adverse events, and patterns of intake or application.

This e-book is comprised of 3 sections, based on the way the treatment is applied: topical treatments, systemic treatments and physical therapies. Topical therapy is probably the most important mode to treat diseases of skin, releasing the active drug directly on the affected area. Both local and global effects can be achieved, as well as different adverse reactions are sometimes obtained. Systemic treatments are important in dermatology in conditions affecting a huge surface or when a potent means of therapy is needed. Physical therapies are highly specific in nature with respect to skin diseases, using different light sources combined with several substances to obtain the desired effect on epidermal structures. Every section contains several chapters dedicated to the different groups of drugs. Specific emphasis is given to the practical usage of each drug with comprehensive tables facilitating the information.

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Contributors

Editor(s):
Alberto Conde-Taboada
Dermatology Department
Hospital Clínico San Carlos
Madrid
Spain




Contributor(s):
Akomeah Franklin
Advanced Biotechnology Programx
Johns Hopkins University
USA


Aranegui Arteaga, Beatriz
Dermatology Department
Complexo Hospitalario Pontevedra
Spain


Batalla Cebey Ana
Dermatology Department
Complexo Hospitalario Pontevedra
Spain


Conde Taboada Alberto
Dermatology Department
Hospital Clínico San Carlos Madrid
Madrid
Spain


Dávila Seijo Paula
Dermatology Department, Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Spain


de la Cueva Dobao Pablo
Dermatology Department
Hospital Infanta Leonor
Spain


Díez Recio Esther
Dermatology Department
Hospital General Guadalajara
Spain


Díez-Caballero Pascul, Nuria
Dermatology Department
Hospital Clínico San Carlos Madrid
Madrid
Spain


Echeverría García Begoña
Dermatology Department
Hospital Morales Meseguer
Murcia
Spain


Fueyo Casado, Alejandro
Dermatology Department
Hospital Clínico San Carlos Madrid
Madrid
Spain


García Cruz, Arantxa
Dermatology Department
Complexo Hospitalario Pontevedra
Spain


García Ríos, Anastasia Alejandra
Dermatology Department
Hospital Infanta Cristina Parla
Madrid
Spain


González Sixto, Beatriz
Dermatology Department
Complejo Asistencial León
Spain


Martín Fuentes, Adriana
Dermatology Department
Hospital General Guadalajara
Spain


Martínez Morán, Cristina
Dermatology Department
Hospital de Fuenlabrada Madrid
Madrid
Spain


Mayo Pampín, Eugenia
Dermatology Department
Hospital do Salnés Vilagarcía
Spain


Mazaira Fernández, Marta
Dermatology Department
Hospital Clínico San Carlos Madrid
Madrid
Spain


Molina Ruiz, Ana
Dermatology Department
Fundación Jiménez Díaz Madrid
Madrid
Spain


Nazir, Tahir
Patheon UK Limited
Pharmaceutical Development Services
UK


Pardavila Riveiro, Raquel
Dermatology Department
Hospital POVISA Vigo
Spain


Pedraz Muñoz, Javier
Dermatology Department
Hospital Clínico San Carlos Madrid
Madrid
Spain


Pérez Bustillo, Alicia
Dermatology Department,
Complejo Asistencial León
Spain


Posada García, Celia
Dermatology Department
Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Spain


Vitiello, Magalis
Internal Medicine Department
Woodhull Medical Center
New York
USA




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