Therapy of Skin Diseases: A Worldwide Perspective on Therapeutic Approaches and Their Molecular Basis 2010th Edition

From the reviews:

“Organized by disease groups, this book reviews descriptions of pathophysiology, clinical presentations, diagnostic tests, therapies, and complications of skin disorders. Short discussions on variations in treatment unique to a country state the differences. Shaded summary boxes highlight important points throughout. … intended audience is clinical dermatologists. … This is a useful reference that stresses clinical treatment and provides a succinct background of pathophysiology and how this directs therapy without being overly didactic. … I found this book to be a useful reference for clinical dermatologists.” (Patricia Wong, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2010)

Impressive progress has been made in understanding the molecular basis of skin diseases. This has led to the development of novel therapeutic approaches. This truly international and lavishly illustrated textbook is written for dermatologists in Europe, America and Asia. This book:

• Provides the reader with up-to-date information on skin disease therapy

• Helps the reader understand the mode of action of new and established therapies

• Furthers the understanding of ongoing and new developments in the field

• Is written and edited by international and renowned dermatology experts from Europe, America, and Asia

• Includes regional therapy concepts

• Has a user-friendly structure including key points and practical hints for indications and applications in each chapter

By explaining the molecular background of skin diseases, this book helps the reader choose the most appropriate novel or classical therapy for the patient and thus reach a better treatment outcome. It will be an indispensable resource for dermatologists in university departments as well as in clinical practice.