Reseña o resumen
Written by leading experts in the field for dermatologists and dermatology residents
Describes the mechanism of action of various systemic and biologic agents, as well as their clinical efficacy and safety
Includes evidence-based medicine that underscores clinical data
Includes practical tips on how to use these agents
Topics covered include tumor necrosis, conventional systemic agents for psoriatic disease, and oral agents for atopic dermatitis
Written by leading experts in the field and designed for dermatologists and residents, this book includes evidence-based medicine that underscores the clinical data, as well as practical tips on how to use both biologic and systemic agents in the field of dermatology. In the past decade, there have been several groundbreaking advances in medical dermatology. Novel biologic and systemic agents have been developed to treat inflammatory disorders, including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, as well as skin malignancies such as melanoma.
Biologic and Systemic Agents in Dermatology encompasses these developments by describing the mechanism of action of these various agents and the clinical efficacy and safety to treating these respective disorders. The utilization of biologic and systemic agents in other dermatologic conditions, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacovigilance, and clinical trials outcomes are discussed as well as topics including tumor necrosis, conventional systemic agents for psoriatic disease, and oral agents for atopic dermatitis.
Table of contents (7 chapters)
Nail, Scalp, and Palmoplantar Psoriasis
Jeffrey J. Crowley MS, MD, FAAD
Pages
Current and Emerging Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis
Philip J. Mease M.D.
Pages
Systemic Antivirals in Dermatology
A. Jarad Peranteau MD, et al.
Pages
Role of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Dermatologic Disorders
Kyle T. Amber BA, et al.
Pages
Manufacturing of Biologics
Jared J. Nathan BS chemistry, Monica Ramchandani BS, MS, PhD, Primal Kaur MD, MBA
Pages
Janus Kinase Inhibitors
Andrew Kim MD, Bruce Strober MD, PhD
Pages
Systemic Antifungals
Allen S. W. Oak MD, John W. Baddley MD, MSPH, Boni E. Elewski MD
Pages