Allergic Skin Disease：A Multidisciplinary Approach

Finn Schultz Larsen
Economic Evaluations in Allergic Skin Diseases,
Rukmini Rajagopalan
Molecular Mechanisms of Allergic Skin Responses,
Robert C. Fuhlbrigge and Thomas S. Kupper
Cellular Mechanisms of Allergic Skin Responses,
Kefei Kang, Seth R. Stevens, and Kevin D. Cooper
Adhesion Molecules and Their Role in Allergic Skin Diseases,
Bruce S. Bochner and Lisa A. Beck
Pathophysiology of Pruritus, Malcolm W. Greaves

Specific Allergic Skin Diseases

Atopic Dermatitis, Mark Boguniewicz and Donald Y. M. Leung
Urticaria and Angioedema, Malcolm W. Greaves
The Physical Urticarias, Frances Lawlor
Immunology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis,
John McFadden
Chronic Actinic Dermatitis,
Hélène du Peloux Menagé and John L. M. Hawk
Latex Allergy, James S. Taylor, Penpun Wattanakrai, B. Lauren Charous, and Dennis Ownby
Reactions to Stinging and Biting Insects,
Pamela W. Ewan
Cutaneous Vasculitis, Nicholas A. Soter
Drug-Induced Cutaneous Reactions,
Rebecca S. Gruchella and Vincent S. Beltrani
Mastocytosis, Cem Akin and Dean D. Metcalfe
Pathophysiology and Management of 'Sensitive Skin',
Mary Steidl Matsui, Kenneth D. Marenus, and Daniel H. Maes

Management o Allergic Skin Disease

Differential Diagnosis of Allergic Skin Disease,
Werner Aberer and Klauss Wolff
Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life In Patients with Allergic Skin Diseases, Roger T. Anderson, Jeffery S. McBride, and Rukmini Rajagopalan
Evaluation of Allergic Contact Dermatitis,
Yung-Hian Leow and Howard I. Maibach
Role of Food Allergens, Scott H. Sicherer and Hugh A. Sampson
Role of Inhalant Allergens in Atopic Dermatitis,
Lisa M. Wheatley and Thomas A. E. Platts-Mills
The Atopy Patch Test: Its Role in the Evaluation and Management of Atopic Eczema, Ulf Darsow and Johannes Ring
Role of Infection, Lone Skov and Ole Baadsgaard
Identifying the Causes of Urticaria,
Richard W. Weber
Antihistamines (H1- and H2-Receptor Antagonists) in Skin Disease,
F. Estelle R. Simons
Topical Treatment of Allergic Skin Disorders,
John L. Aeling
Pharmacotherapy, Matthew Stiller and David Bickers
This state-of-the-science reference provides valuable information on the pathophysiology and economic and social consequences of allergic skin reactions, as well as new treatments based on emerging concepts of skin disease pathobiology-addressing the epidemiology, mechanisms, occupational effects, environmental triggers, and quality-of-life concerns.
Focuses on atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and allergic contact dermatitis, among other increasingly common skin disorders. Written by more than 35 leading researchers, Allergic Skin Disease

reviews basic principles of the causes of allergic skin responses

analyzes the role of key cell types, effector molecules, cytokines, mediators, chemokines, cell adhesion molecules, and immunogenetic mechanisms

showcases the dynamics of adhesion molecules and the pathophysiology of pruritus

examines clinical features of skin allergies, particularly regarding immune mechanisms that determine pathogenic course and outcome

investigates behaviors of keratinocytes, dendritic cells and macrophages, fibroblasts, lymphocytes, granulocytes, and endothelial cells

explores phototherapy, photochemotherapy, immunomodulatory therapy, and traditional antiinflammatory therapy for recalcitrant skin diseases

discusses anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions to insect bites

surveys demographism, vibratory angioedema, and other types of urticaria

identifies allergic and infectious triggers of skin disease

and more!
Containing over 1800 bibliographic citations, Allergic Skin Disease is a must-read resource for dermatologists, allergists, immunologists, pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemists, internists, pediatricians, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.