Overview
- Aids the dermatologist in recognizing and treating a host of conditions
- Describes the dermatitides and potential systemic reactions associated with a wide range of organisms
- Identifies infections due to aquatic bacteria
- Covers aquatic skin diseases with a physical or chemical cause
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This well-illustrated quick reference book, now in its second edition, is a comprehensive guide to the aquatic skin diseases caused by biotic and non-biotic noxae. It will assist the dermatologist in recognizing and treating a host of unfamiliar conditions that are nevertheless steadily increasing in prevalence owing to wider use of the hydrosphere for holiday, sport, and occupational activities throughout the year. Beyond the thorough examination of the dermatoses caused by a wide range of organisms such as jellyfish, sea anemones, echinoderms, molluscs, algae, aquatic worms, and fish, attention is drawn to potential systemic reactions, which can be serious or even fatal. In addition, the entire spectrum of wound infections and reactions due to microscopic organisms populating the aquatic environment, e.g., mycobacteria, streptococci, Aeromonas, and vibrios, is considered. Finally, detailed attention is paid to the many other conditions linked to salt or freshwater contact, including aquagenic urticaria and pruritus, chlorine irritation, contact dermatitis from swimming or diving equipment, surfer’s nodules, and chemical conjunctivitis. Aquatic Dermatology will be a quick reference to improve knowledge of the aquatic environment and its risks, and a useful tool to clinicians and professionals practicing in coastal and marine areas.
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Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Professor Gianni Angelini is Full Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, at the University of Bari, Italy. After his MD and his specialization in Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, he was there appointed Head of the 2nd Dermatological Clinical Division, then moving to lead the 1rst Division unitl his retirement in 2014. He is Member of the Editorial Board of various International and Italian Dermatological Journals, Past President of the Italian society for Professional and Environmental Allergology and Dermatology. Gianni Angelini is author of over 600 scientific publications, including books on General Dermatology, Allergological and Professional Dermatology, Aquatic Dermatology, monographs and chapters in volumes on Dermatology, Immunology, Occupational Medicine and Internal Medicine. His main research interests include the areas of immunologic, allergic and environmental diseases, and in particular contact dermatitis, professional dermatitis due tophysical, chemical and biotic agents, aquatic dermatology, drug-induced dermatitis and urticaria.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Aquatic Dermatology
Book Subtitle: Biotic, Chemical and Physical Agents
Editors: Domenico Bonamonte, Gianni Angelini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40615-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-40614-5Published: 29 September 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-82138-2Published: 16 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-40615-2Published: 14 September 2016
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XV, 253
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 171 illustrations in colour
Topics: Dermatology, Allergology, Immunology, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Medical Microbiology, Plant Sciences