Overview
Reviews the diagnosis of all types of dermatitis including algorithms for use of skin prick , conventional, and atopy patch tests
Provides practical tips on obtaining environmental history including use of pantomime to understand relationship between exposure and distribution of dermatitis
Details indications for referral to specialists such as haematology/oncology
Defines a dermatitis strategy not based on gross classification alone
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Management of Generalized Dermatitis in Clinical Practice translates the mechanisms of dermatitis from basic science evidence to practice based recommendations for clinical care. The role of allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis is explored in depth. Primary care physicians, allergists, and dermatologists will enjoy the fresh perspective that moves beyond treatment with corticosteroids and provides diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for this complex condition.
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Book Title: Generalized Dermatitis in Clinical Practice
Authors: Susan T. Nedorost
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2897-7
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2012
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-2896-0Published: 06 July 2012
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-2897-7Published: 06 July 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 154
Number of Illustrations: 52 illustrations in colour
Topics: Dermatology