Skin Immune System (SIS)
Skin Immune System (SIS)

Author: Jan D. Bos

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1997-04-10

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13: 9780849340161

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Immunodermatology is a field covering the majority of skin diseases, including the most prevalent onesin the general population. The Second Edition of Skin Immune System (SIS) discusses immune-mediated skin diseases and disease groups in which the SIS plays a role. It covers major findings in immunophysiology and immunopathology that have occurred since the introduction of the First Edition in 1990. As the subtitle indicates, the Second Edition adds a new emphasis on cutaneous immunology, and also includes new information on immune-based therapeutic interventions and methods, such as phototherapy and the immunological therapy of skin cancer. The book contains Part I, with introductory chapters; Part II, with descriptions of the cellular elements; and Part III, which describes the humoral and molecular components of SIS. Part IV follows to integrate the facts described in Parts II and III into concepts of pathophysiology. It contains a number of concepts entitled "response patterns" that describe how the constitutional elements of SIS work together. New in this edition are the descriptions of immunodermatological diseases individually described in Part V. Part VI is also all new and summarizes principles of immunotherapy.

Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology
Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology

Author: Anthony Gaspari

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-11-05

Total Pages: 812

ISBN-13: 1848001657

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Dermatologists are being asked to understand the pathophysiology of a number of immune-mediated skin diseases. In addition, a number of new products have appeared on the market during the past decade which requires an understanding of the mechanisms of action of these drugs. Dermatologists, however, have no easily understood book to which they can refer to regarding the disease or the drug.

Skin Immune System (SIS)
Skin Immune System (SIS)

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780367801786

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Top scientific authors contribute their expertise and put a wealth of complex information into perspective in Skin Immune System: Cutaneous Immunology & Clinical Immunodermatology, Third Edition. This edition provides an overview of the skin immune system (SIS), a totally updated section on immunodermatological diseases, and six new chapters. Part I presents historical and comparative information on immunodermatology and includes a new chapter on the immunogenetics of inflammatory skin disease, while Part II covers the cellular elements of SIS and highlights newly defined functional subclasse.

Epidermal Langerhans Cells
Epidermal Langerhans Cells

Author: Gerold Schuler

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1990-12-26

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780849356469

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Epidermal Langerhans Cells focuses on epidermal Langerhans cells (LCs) and the important role they play in the induction of contact hypersensitivity and graft rejection. This in-depth work discusses how these antigen-presenting cells are modulated by various physicochemical agents (such as UV light) and how they can be infected by the AIDS virus. It also reveals that cytokines mediate their development into potent T cell-stimulatory dendritic cells. This comprehensive review covers important experimental details and methods, and fascinating information on LCs. It also provides an overview of the immune system as it relates to the skin in health and disease. This up-to-date publication is an indispensable resource for all investigative and clinical dermatologists, as well as immunologists interested in antigen-presenting cells.

The Skin in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
The Skin in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

Author: Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-01-26

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 0080461921

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This book represents the state-of-the-art in the field of skin and autoimmune rheumatic diseases. It covers systematically a growing and multifaceted topic which is of great importance in the clinical practice. It also serves as a sharp educational tool as each chapter provides summaries and specific highlights to key references cited into the text. The pathophysiological link between skin involvement and autoimmunity has been explained in detail, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.This book yields an impressive body of well ordered information which summarizes the experience of a selected panel of distinguished physicians and scientists actively involved in the field of skin immunology and systemic autoimmunity.* Written by a respected panel of distinguished physician-scientists actively involved in the field of skin immunology and systemic autoimmunity* Box summaries at the end of each chapter highlight important topics * Up-to-date basic knowledge as well as modern approach to diagnosis and therapy

Basic Mechanisms of Physiologic and Aberrant Lymphoproliferation in the Skin
Basic Mechanisms of Physiologic and Aberrant Lymphoproliferation in the Skin

Author: W.Clark Lambert

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 146151861X

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This book is based upon a series of papers originally presented at a NATO Advanced Studies Workshop of the same title held at the study Center HI Cappuccini," a converted monastery in San Miniato, a small village located between Pisa and Florence, Italy, in October 1991. Authors were asked to submit their completed chapters by the following February; these were then scanned onto computer disks, edited and returned to the authors for final revision, and updating, with a final deadline of February 1993. The authors were encouraged to make whatever modifications they wanted, especially regarding updating their chapters, with an eye to making the final product both comprehensive and current. In this we succeeded beyond our expectations, with most chapters extensively altered and many completely re-written and significantly expanded. Thus, although the original meeting was held in 1991, the chapters in this volume may be regarded as current from at least February, 1993, with some of the final updated revisions received as late as July, 1993. This book, as agreed in our original contract, has been delivered to the publisher "camera-ready. " This means that all of the scanning, editing, proofing and typesetting were done here, by the office of the Department of Dermatology at the New Jersey Medical School. We essentially produced the book, which the publisher, for the most part, then photocopied. This has been an enormous burden, borne mainly by my colleague in this division, Robert A.

Neuroimmunology of the Skin
Neuroimmunology of the Skin

Author: Richard D. Granstein

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-02-08

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 3540359893

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Much anecdotal information has suggested an influence of psychology and the nervous system on immunity within the skin and the expression of inflammatory skin disorders. Recent years have seen an explosion of knowledge providing a scientific basis for important regulatory interactions between the nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system within the skin. The results of recent investigations have important implications, not only for an understanding of cutaneous immunity, but also for the development of novel treatments for diseases involving abnormal inflammation or immune reactivity within the skin. This book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary review of the molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and clinical aspects of nervous system–immune system interactions within the skin. It includes contributions from leading world experts in these areas. The contents are relevant to both investigators and clinicians interested in the skin, its functions and its disorders.

Immunology and Drug Therapy of Allergic Skin Diseases
Immunology and Drug Therapy of Allergic Skin Diseases

Author: Carla A.F.M. Bruijnzeel-Koomen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 3034884648

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Allergic skin diseases belong to the most common dermatoses. This book deals with fundamental (in particular immunological aspects) as well as clinical symptoms and therapeutic strategies of the allergic skin diseases. Cells involved in the pathomechanisms of allergic skin disease are described in individual chapters. The allergic skin diseases which will be discussed are atopic dermatitis, being the chronic inflammatory skin disease with the highest prevalence, allergic contact dermatitis with special focus on contact dermatitis from cosmetics, being the most frequent cause of contact dermatitis and occupational contact dermatitis. The broad ethiology of urticaria and the value of several therapeutic strategies will be explained. The chapter on drug allergy will deal with the variety of symptoms and the difficulties concerning in vitro and in vivo diagnosis. The book is of great interest to clinicians working in the field of dermatology, allergology, pediatrics and even general practitioners...

The Healing Power of Touch – Guidelines for Nurses and Practitioners
The Healing Power of Touch – Guidelines for Nurses and Practitioners

Author: Georg Seifert

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-11-26

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 3030855074

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This book offers precise and highly informative instructions for nurses and caregivers on how to select external applications for various indications and how to perform them on children. It also enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the skin, its functions and the therapeutic potential of external applications. The sense of touch is the first sensation that develops in the body during embryonal development; therefore, it is essential for orientation in the world from the beginning of life. The skin is known as the body's protective mantle. It is the largest sensory organ of the human body and plays a key role in perception, social interaction and health. Touch and external applications to the skin can have a lasting effect on overall health and wellbeing and contribute to the healing of various conditions in children. Through the skin, children react sensitively to external influences like natural active ingredients and touch. These mechanisms are particularly relevant with regard to the deep relationship between the skin and the organism as a whole. External applications use these mechanisms to support the health and healing processes in children. The book is intended for healthcare professionals interested in complementing conventional pediatric care with external applications, especially in daily use by nurses and caregivers. Nurses will find guidance from complementary medicine and care to deal with various indications occurring in various pediatric fields like pediatric surgery, psychiatry, oncology, intensive care, neonatology and during the phases of child development. In addition to the detailed descriptions of the application techniques, it provides insights into the theory behind external applications and explains the mechanisms of action. Furthermore, it includes case studies, scientific data and personal reports from experts.

Protection of the Skin Against Ultraviolet Radiations
Protection of the Skin Against Ultraviolet Radiations

Author: André Rougier

Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9782742002467

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Are ultraviolet rays dangerous? This is the question addressed by the leading dermatological experts who compare their wide clinical experience in this book. It has now been established that ultraviolet rays provoke erythema and can cause considerable damage to blood vessels. But what is their precise impact on the occurrence of premature ageing and cancer of the skin, and other serious consequences? The specialists contributing to this work report on their observations and give objective and reasoned opinions on this question. Their explanations are rounded out by many colour illustrations and diagrams.