Description
Book SynopsisHandbook of Dermatology Treatments gives practical, clinical information on the uses of topical and systemic dermatologic drugs and basic surgery in a concise, high-yield format. Key issues such as common usage, potential combinations, pitfalls, cautions and top tips are provided by a global team of dermatology experts.
Chapters follow a standardised layout for each treatment, making it easy for the reader to get to the information they need: licensed indications, common usage, combinations, pragmatic recommendations, pitfalls, cautions (red flags) and top tips. This distilled clinical information is very hard to find quickly in most dermatology textbooks and websites. Competing texts tend to focus on systemic drugs only, whereas Handbook of Dermatology Treatments also covers topical drugs and basic surgical techniques.
Handbook of Dermatology Treatments is a definitive quick-reference guide to treating skin disease and will be an essential resource for general practitioners, primary care practitioners, trainee and practising dermatologists, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Key points
- Organised by drug/treatment type, explaining how to use, when to use (and when not to use) and which diseases are commonly treated by each treatment option
- Each chapter written to a consistent template, making access to information quick and easy
- Fully international with US and UK generic drug names given throughout
- Includes topical and systemic drugs and basic surgical techniques
Table of ContentsPART 1: TOPICAL AGENTS
Chapter 1
Topical treatments for acne and rosacea: clindamycin, erythromycin, metronidazole, benzoyl peroxide
Chapter 2
Antibiotics for infection: fusidic acid, mupriocin, neomycin, polymyxin B, silver sulfadiazine
Chapter 3
Antifungal agents: terbinafine, imidazoles
Chapter 4
Antiperspirants: aluminium chloride hexahydrate, glycopyrronium
Chapter 5
Aciclovir
Chapter 6
Anti-parasitics: topical and oral scabicides and headlice therapies
Chapter 7
Antiseptics: chlorhexidine gluconate, benzalkonium chloride, bleach baths, iodine, potassium permanganate, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide
Chapter 8
Corticosteroids in children
Chapter 9
Corticosteroids in adults
Chapter 10
Anti-actinic therapies: 5-Fluorouracil, diclofenac, others
Chapter 11
Depigmenting agents: retinoids, hydroquinone, azeleic acid
Chapter 12
Hair removal: eflornithine, IPL
Chapter 13
Dithranol
Chapter 14
Emollients
Chapter 15
Imiquimod
Chapter 16
Immunomodulators: tacrolimus, pimecrolimus
Chapter 17
Minoxidil
Chapter 18
Keratolytics: salicylic acid, urea cream, propylene glycol
Chapter 19
Retinoids
Chapter 20
Sensitizing agents: diphencyprone
Chapter 21
Sunscreens
Chapter 22
Tars
Chapter 23
Vitamin D analogs
PART 2: PROCEDURES
Chapter 24
Botulinum toxin
Chapter 25
Injected triamcinolone
Chapter 26
Iontophoresis
Chapter 27
IPL and lasers
Chapter 28
Liquid nitrogen
Chapter 29
Phototherapy
Chapter 30
Curettage
Chapter 31
Biopsies
Chapter 32
Simple excisions
Chapter 33
Mohs surgery basics
Chapter 34
Managing surgical complications
Chapter 35
PDT
Chapter 36
Bandages: PB7s, compression, dressings, leg ulcers etc.
PART 3: ORAL DRUGS
Chapter 37
Acitretin
Chapter 38
Alitretinoin
Chapter 39
Isotretinoin
Chapter 40
Anti-viral drugs: aciclovir, famciclovir, ganciclovir, valaciclovir
Chapter 41
Anti-androgens: cyproterone acetate, spironolactone, finasteride
Chapter 42
Antibiotics for acne: tetracyclines, erythromycin, trimethoprim
Chapter 43
Antibiotics for infection
Chapter 44
Anti-fungal drugs: terbinafine, griseofulvin, itraconazole, fluconazole, nystatin
Chapter 45
Antihistamines and related: H1 antagonists, sodium cromoglycate, leukotriene receptor antagonists
Chapter 46
Antiparasitic agents: ivermectin, albendazole, mebendazole
Chapter 47
Azathioprine
Chapter 48
Mycophenolate mofetil
Chapter 49
Biological therapies for psoriasis: infliximab, adalimumab, etanercept, ustekinumab, secukinumab
Chapter 50
Biologics: ipilimumab, vemurafenib, vismodegib
Chapter 51
Cyclosporine
Chapter 52
Colchicine
Chapter 53
Cyclophosphamide
Chapter 54
Dapsone and sulfapyridine
Chapter 55
Fumaric acid esters (fumarates)
Chapter 56
Glucocorticoids
Chapter 57
Hydroxycarbamide
Chapter 58
Hydroxychloroquine and mepacrine
Chapter 59
Intravenous immunoglobulin
Chapter 60
Methotrexate
Chapter 61
Thalidomide
Chapter 62
Biologics: rituximab
