Dermatological Phototherapy and Photodiagnostic Methods
Dermatological Phototherapy and Photodiagnostic Methods

Author: Jean Krutmann

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-11-07

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 3540366938

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New developments in the field of the commonly used photodiagnostic and phototherapeutic methods help to continuously improve the results in the daily practise. Edited by internationally renowned experts, the new edition offers up-to-date, comprehensive and clinically relevant information on every aspect of photodiagnostic and phototherapy. The book is structured in following parts:Photochemotherapy in daily practice, special phototherapeutic modalities and photoprotection in daily practice. Due to the detailed structure this new edition is even more reader-friendly and has a strong focus on clinical aspects. It includes: Guidelines for the treatment selections of specific diseases, practical guidelines for phototherapy with information about basic principles of photobiology, standardized test protocols for photodermatoses and diagnosis for skin tumors.

Practical Guide to Dermatology
Practical Guide to Dermatology

Author: Henry W. Lim

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-10-02

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 3030180158

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This practical manual provides a real-world educationally focused resource. It enables the reader to gain a good understanding of a range of skin diseases, their differential diagnosis and various medical and/or surgical treatment options. Topics covered include general dermatology, oncodermatology, drugs, phototherapy, pigmentary disorders, skin of color, inpatient dermatology and pediatric dermatology. Emphasis is placed on concise, practical points that one can use in clinic, with informative pearls to reinforce the key messages in each chapter. Practical Guide to Dermatology: The Henry Ford Manual systematically describes a broad range of practical concepts, diagnostic and treatment techniques involving various dermatological disciplines. It represents a valuable reference guide for practising and trainee dermatologists alike.

Phototherapy in Dermatology
Phototherapy in Dermatology

Author: Giulia Ganzetti

Publisher: Nova Biomedical Books

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781536110616

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The therapeutic use of ultraviolet radiation for medical purposes has a long history, whether it be sunlight in heliotherapy or artificial lamps in phototherapy, to name a few. The interest in ultraviolet radiation as treatment for various cutaneous diseases increased exponentially in the second half of the twentieth century. UV-based therapies, which include narrowband (NB) UVB, broad-band (BB) UVB, and psoralen and UVA (PUVA), are well-established treatment options for diverse dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and psoriasis either as monotherapy or as an adjuvant to systemic therapy. This monography focuses on the principal indications of phototherapy in dermatology.

Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology
Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology

Author: Michael H. Gold

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-04-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1441912983

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Photodynamic therapy is a proven effective treatment of actinically damaged skin cells, nonmelanoma skin cancers, and acne and other pilosebaceous conditions. As an agent for general facial rejuvenatin it has untapped potential. The current state of PDT therapy and future applications are discussed in detail in this exciting new volume. Throughout, the focus is on evidence-based clinical uses of PDT, including pretreatment regimens, avoidance and management of complications, and posttreatment suggestions.

Photodermatology
Photodermatology

Author: Henry W. Lim

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-02-01

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 1420019961

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Covering the entire array of photodermatological topics necessary to stand at the head of this burgeoning discipline, this source contains expertly written chapters that offer recommendations and guidelines from opinion-forming international authorities. Reviewing the entire range of photodermatoses, as well as the management, treatment, i

Vitiligo
Vitiligo

Author: Somesh Gupta

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-04-30

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 1118937414

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Practical guidance based on expert experience and evidence for developing management strategies for vitiligo This complete guide to vitiligo provides a full appraisal of strategy for the treatment of this autoimmune disease that affects 1-2% of the world’s population. It addresses all aspects of vitiligo, covering the science, medical and surgical therapies, and the psychological evaluations and approaches based on the proper understanding of the causes and classification of a particular case. Management of vitiligo is challenging and requires a multipronged approach. Vitiligo: Medical and Surgical Management is a comprehensive, timely, state-of-the-art resource that will help those involved with affected patients better understand and treat this disease, which takes its toll on the mental wellness of those afflicted by it. It takes an evidenced-based approach to the disease’s treatment; provides an overview of the surgical management; covers tissue and cellular grafting; and more. Thoroughly guides those involved in the clinical aspects of vitiligo Aids diagnosis and classification of severity Balances evidence and experience Compiled by world-leading expert editors Comprehensive in nature, Vitiligo: Medical and Surgical Management contains a strong practical element, and is a welcome go-to source for practicing dermatologists and those training to become a dermatologist.

Phototherapy Treatment Protocols, Third Edition
Phototherapy Treatment Protocols, Third Edition

Author: Steven R. Feldman

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-08-19

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1498754635

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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.

Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy
Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy

Author: Stephen E Wolverton

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-12-14

Total Pages: 1073

ISBN-13: 0323612121

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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. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Cosmetic Photodynamic Therapy
Cosmetic Photodynamic Therapy

Author: M.H. Gold

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2016-01-02

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 3318025577

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has become an important treatment modality in medical practice. New and exciting applications continue to emerge and the future of PDT looks brighter and brighter. Dermatologists and other health professionals around the world rely on its therapeutic effect for the treatment of actinic keratoses, non-melanoma skin cancers, acne vulgaris, and various other dermatologic conditions. In this comprehensive yet concise book, world-renowned experts showcase all of the common, everyday uses of PDT in dermatologic offices. They also examine how this beneficial therapy can be utilized to its full capacity. The considerable knowledge presented here renders this publication an indispensable resource for all dermatologists and health professionals who offer their patients this effective, noninvasive procedure.