Download or read book Phototherapy Treatment Protocols Third Edition written by Steven R. Feldman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a step-by-step manual of protocols for ultraviolet light therapy in the dermatologist's office. It provides technical information for UVB, PUVA, outpatient daycare, RePUVA, UVA/UVB combination, hand and foot therapy, scalp treatments, and hydrotherapy. It contains examples of patient education handouts, consent forms, laboratory flow sheets, forms for insurance companies, tools for the quantitative measurement of psoriasis severity, and more.
Download or read book Phototherapy Treatment Protocols for Psoriasis and Other Phototherapy Responsive Dermatoses Second Edition written by Michael D. Zanolli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-12-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a step-by-step manual of protocols for ultraviolet light therapy in the dermatologist's office. It provides technical information for UVB, PUVA, outpatient daycare, RePUVA, UVA/UVB combination, hand and foot therapy, scalp treatments, and hydrotherapy. It contains examples of patient education handouts, consent forms, laboratory flow sheets, forms for insurance companies, tools for the quantitative measurement of psoriasis severity, and more. The appendices cover skin type, histopathologic evolution of the psoriatic lesion, differential diagnosis, agents that may cause photosensitivity, equipment, letters for home UVB unit, and ultraviolet light treatment in other conditions. The new edition covers modifications to the standard protocols developed at Wake Forest University Medical Center and the Vanderbilt Phototherapy Treatment Center, new sections on laser therapy for psoriasis and vitiligo, and new material on localized UVB treatments.
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Download or read book Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy for Skin Disease Third Edition written by Warwick L. Morison and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-07-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a greater emphasis on the basic principles, practical recommendations, and economics of phototherapy, the Third Edition remains the standard source on the UV treatment of skin disease-presenting an expanded number of case studies, clinical solutions, and treatment protocols for a clear understanding of the present and future state of phototherapy, photochemotherapy, and phototesting in the dermatologic arena.
Download or read book Phototherapy Treatment Protocols written by Steven R. Feldman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a step-by-step manual of protocols for ultraviolet light therapy in the dermatologist's office. It provides technical information for UVB, PUVA, outpatient daycare, RePUVA, UVA/UVB combination, hand and foot therapy, scalp treatments, and hydrotherapy. It contains examples of patient education handouts, consent forms, laboratory flow sheets, forms for insurance companies, tools for the quantitative measurement of psoriasis severity, and more.
Download or read book Dermatological Phototherapy and Photodiagnostic Methods written by Jean Krutmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most up-to-date publication on photodiagnostic and phototherapeutic methods used in dermatology. Edited by international experts in the field, it offers comprehensive information on every aspect of Photodiagnostics and Phototherapy. The book focuses on the clinical aspects: detailed descriptions of photo- and photochemotherapy for the treatment of selected diseases as well as standardized test protocols for photodermatoses and for the diagnosis of skin tumors are presented. The clinically oriented chapters are supplemented by practical guidelines for phototherapy and information about basic principles of photobiology.
Download or read book Acne Scars written by Antonell Tosti and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visible scarring may be a daily reminder of disease long after active acne has subsided. Frequently, it is a cause of distress for the patient and a leading cause for visiting medical professionals. This updated and expanded edition of an acclaimed pioneering text will be invaluable for both general and cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and primary care physicians with a specialist interest in the skin as an invaluable guide through the complexities of treatment.
Download or read book Practical Ways to Improve Patient Adherence written by Daniel J Lewis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-08-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times has called adherence the world’s "other drug problem." Physicians prescribe medications, but patients do not always use them. While it would be easy for physicians to blame patients for treatment failures, physicians can do more to motivate patients to use their medications as recommended. Practical Ways to Improve Patient Adherence, Second Edition, is an excellent resource for physicians and allied health professionals whose patients exhibit poor adherence. Daniel J. Lewis, MD (Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Health System), and experienced adherence researcher, Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD (Departments of Dermatology and Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine), examine the problem of poor adherence and offer concrete techniques to encourage patients to use their medications and improve treatment outcomes. This book offers novel, potent ways to get patients to use their medications and improve treatment outcomes – tools healthcare providers can use day in and day out. A medical education is not complete without a thorough understanding of the hurdles that contribute to poor adherence and what health professionals can and should do about it. "20 years of patient adherence research presented in a simple, fun, and easy-to-read style ... a once-in-a-lifetime treat!" Warren H. Chan, MD, MS, Dermatologist"East to digest and remarkably practical for physicians. ... Recommend it to all my friends in medicine!" Diego R. Dasilva, MD, Dermatologist Named the winner of the 2022 “Best Overall” Dermie Award by the Dermasphere podcast. Published in association with the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.
Download or read book Techniques in the Evaluation and Management of Hair Diseases written by Rubina Alves and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the aspects that will help someone starting a practice focused on hair disease or more senior practitioners needing an update on developments. World experts have here generously supplied the information needed, in an extremely practical way, to properly manage daily practice when treating hair patients. Published in association with the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.
Download or read book Hair Disorders written by Alexander C. Katoulis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive resource for the practicing dermatologist on how to diagnose and manage the range of hair disorders in patients. Extensive illustration accompanies each condition and shows the results of the latest diagnostic tools, including dermoscopy.
Download or read book Dermatology and Solid Organ Transplantation written by Nathalie C. Zeitouni and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook brings together experts in the field of transplant dermatology to review both state of the art and practical knowledge regarding the clinical presentation and management of the various cutaneous diseases seen in patients with solid organ transplant. Practicing dermatologists, trainees, and other health care providers involved in the care of transplant patients can learn the current diagnostic and management options, and how to apply these guidelines and principles in their everyday practice.
Download or read book Retinoids in Dermatology written by Ayse Serap Karadag and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retinoids are valuable drugs in the dermatologic armamentarium, being employed in daily clinical practice. The text provides an in-depth update on the latest thinking on pharmacology, clinical use, side effects, and follow-up of retinoid therapy in dermatology; it also addresses topics related to retinoid use in special circumstances, such as vulnerable populations, concomitant surgery, and aesthetic procedures. CONTENTS: The background of retinoids * Mechanism of action of vitamin A * Mechanism of action of topical retinoids * Mechanism of action of isotretinoin * Mechanism of action of acitretin * Mechanism of action of bexarotene * Mechanism of action of alitretinoin * Effects of retinoids at the cellular level (differentiation, apoptosis, autophagy, cell cycle regulation, and senescence) * Effects of retinoids at the systemic level * New aspects of isotretinoin teratogenicity * Mucocutaneous side effects * Ophthalmologic side effects * Musculoskeletal side effects * Neurologic side effects * Psychiatric side effects * Gastrointestinal side effects * Endocrine and metabolic side effecs * Other systemic side effects: Cardiovascular, pulmonary, otolaryngorhinologic, genitourinary, renal, and immunologic * Retinoids in acne * Retinoids in hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa * Retinoids in rosacea * Retinoids in hair disorders * Retinoids in psoriasis * Retinoids in keratinization disorders * Retinoids in antiaging therapy * Retinoids in other skin diseases * Retinoids in lymphoma * Retinoids in cutaneous chemoprophylaxis * Guide to good clinical practice for vulnerable populations (infancy, childhood, fertile period, elderly) * Retinoids and concomitant surgery * Retinoids and concomitant aesthetic procedures * Laboratory and clinical follow-up * Teratogenicity and registry programs * Management of vitamin A and retinoid side effects * Future and novel unexplored indications of retinoids Published in association with the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.
Download or read book Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies written by Gabriella Fabbrocini and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer can have devastating side effects on the skin of a patient. This innovative guide for both dermatologists and oncologists gives a good introduction both to therapy regimes and to dermatological management for medical professionals treating their patients.
Download or read book Atlas of Genital Dermoscopy written by Giuseppe Micali and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ATLAS OF GENITAL DERMOSCOPY Edited by Giuseppe Micali, MD and Francesco Lacarrubba, MD Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Italy Dermoscopy, a non-invasive modern tool to enhance the diagnosis and monitoring of pigmented and non-pigmented skin disorders, is particularly suitable for use in the genital area, in which traditional invasive diagnostic procedures may be difficult or painful for the patient. Dermatologists, family physicians, and those involved in Sexual Health medicine will all benefit from this atlas showing the applications of dermoscopy in several external genital disorders both in males and females with large high-resolution color photographs throughout. Contents: Fordyce’s spots * Pearly penile papules and vestibular papillae * Genital warts * Molluscum contagiosum * Scabies* Pediculosis pubis * Candidiasis * Lichen planus * Lichen sclerosus * Lichen simplex chronicus * Zoon mucositis * Psoriasis * Vitiligo * Hidradenitis suppurativa * Melanosis * Dowling-Degos disease * Angiokeratoma * Lymphangioma circumscriptum * Melanocytic nevi * Seborrheic keratosis * Median raphe cyst * Squamous cell carcinoma in situ * Invasive squamous cell carcinoma * Extramammary Paget's disease * Melanoma
Download or read book Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy written by Stephen E. Wolverton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-12-14 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed with practical usability in mind, Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 4th Edition, helps you safely and effectively treat the skin disorders you’re likely to see in your practice. Dr. Stephen E. Wolverton and new associate editor Dr. Jashin J. Wu lead a team of global experts to bring you concise, complete guidance on today's full spectrum of topical, intralesional, and systemic drugs. You’ll prescribe with confidence thanks to expert coverage of which drugs to use, when to use them, and adverse effects to monitor. Includes new drug interaction tables, drug risk profiles, and FDA guidelines, as well as two new appendices that summarize chapter questions and summarize highest-risk drug interactions. Covers the best uses for new biologic therapeutics. Contains new chapters covering medical decision-making principles, PDE-4 and JAK inhibitors, interleukin 17 inhibitors, interleukin 23 inhibitors, additional biologic therapeutics, and hedgehog pathway inhibitors. Contains quick-access summaries of indications/contraindications, dosage guidelines, drug interactions, drug monitoring guidelines, adverse effects, and treatment protocols. Features a highly detailed, disease-specific index, as well as purchase information for major drugs. Helps you assess your knowledge and prepare for certification or recertification with about 800 review questions and answers throughout the book.
Download or read book Mild to Moderate Psoriasis Third Edition written by John Y. M. Koo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a practical and problem-focused approach, this updated, full-color Third Edition of Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis equips dermatologists, internists, family practitioners, and residents with a state-of-the-art guide to the clinical management of mild-to-moderate psoriasis.Written by an international team of key opinion leaders, this resource explores new developments in treatments for the condition and provides clinicians with up-to-date strategies for optimal patient management.
Download or read book Textbook of Atopic Dermatitis written by Sakari Reitamo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is an extremely common skin disease characterized by red patches, dry, scaling or crusting skin, and intense itch. It frequently develops in children during the first year of life and can become severe, with a consequently major impact on health-related quality of life. This text from international experts draws t
