Handbook of Atopic Eczema (eBook)

Atopy: Condition, Disease, or Syndrome?.- The History of Atopic Eczema/Dermatitis.- Epidemiology of Atopic Eczema.- The Burden of Atopic Eczema.- Clinical Symptoms of Atopic Eczema.- Atopic Eczema in Infants.- Stigmata of the Atopic Constitution auB. Przybilla.- Minimal Variants of Atopic Eczema.- Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema.- Differential Diagnosis of Atopic Eczema.- Respiratory Symptoms in Atopic Eczema — Focus on Asthma and Early Treatment.- Complications and Diseases Associated with Atopic Eczema.- Diseases Rarely Associated with Atopic Eczema.- Natural History of Atopic Eczema.- Dry Skin.- Occupational Aspects of Atopic Eczema with Emphasis on Atopic Hand Eczema.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Atopic Eczema.- Immunodeficiency Syndromes and Atopic Eczema.- Atopic Diseases in Families.- Histopathologic and Ultrastructural Aspects of Atopic Eczema.- Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestation of Itch in Atopic Eczema.- Clinical Basics of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis.- Clinical Genetics of Atopic Eczema.- The Molecular Genetics of Atopy.- Genetics of Atopic Eczema.- Mechanisms of IgE-Regulation.- Dendritic Cells in Atopic Eczema.- Inflammatory Dendritic Epidermal Cells.- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Atopic Eczema.- Mast Cells in the Skin.- The Role of Eosinophils in Atopic Eczema.- Role of T Cells in Atopic Eczema.- Keratinocytes in Atopic Eczema.- Inflammatory Mediators and Chemokines in Atopic Eczema.- Cytokines in Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema).- Neuropeptides and Atopic Eczema.- Epidermal Lipids in Atopic Eczema.- The Phenomenon of Irritable Skin in Atopic Eczema.- Environmental Pollution and Atopic Eczema.- The Role of Inhalant Allergens in Atopic Dermatitis.- Role of Food Allergy in Atopic Eczema.- Staphylococcus aureus and Atopic Eczema.- Animal Models of Atopic Eczema.- Autoantibodies in Atopic Eczema.- Pathophysiology of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis.- Primary Prevention of Atopy.- Role of Allergy Testing in Atopic Eczema.- Probiotics in Atopic Eczema.- Measuring Disturbed Barrier Function in Atopic Eczema.- Basic Topical Therapy with Emollients in Atopic Eczema.- Syndets in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema.- Topical Treatment with Glucocorticoids.- Antimicrobial Therapy in Atopic Eczema.- Antihistamines in Atopic Eczema.- Climatotherapy in Atopic Eczema.- Skin Care in Atopic Eczema.- Dietary Management of Atopic Eczema.- Phototherapy for Atopic Eczema.- Atopic Eczema — Psychosomatic and Psychobiological Aspects.- Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors for Atopic Eczema.- Music Therapy in Atopic Eczema.- Topical Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema.- Eczema School: Practical Approaches in an Efficient Module of Tertiary Prevention Programs.- Unconventional Treatments in Atopic Eczema.- Alternative Medicine for Atopic Eczema: A Comment.- Therapy of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis.