Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Lindsay C. Strowd is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Steven R. Feldman is a Professor of Dermatology and Public Health Sciences at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Erica Fortson is a Research Fellow in the Department of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Section 1: Pathophysiology.- Intro.- Background.- Pathophysiology.- Section 2: Presentation and evaluation.- Clinical presentation.- Atopic dermatitis complications.- Psychosocial impact of disease.- Stress and AD.- Economic impact.- Work-up.- Section 3: Therapeutics.- Treatment.- Other treatment components.- Compliance in AD treatment.- Managing the itch.- Education interventions.- The future of atopic dermatitis therapeutics.

"The book is written in an easily readable style, with each section well written, comprehensive and fully referenced. ... Clear tables and diagrams are used in conjunction with medical photography ... . This text is niche, and would only be pertinent to a subsection of physicians or those interested in dermatology." (Stephen Mounsey, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 79 (4), April,2018)

"The book is intended for dermatologists managing patients with atopic dermatitis. It aims to educate clinicians on the best treatment approaches based on sound clinical studies. The audience is dermatologists. ... This is an excellent reference on how to treat atopic dermatitis. The scientific mechanisms of action are clearly explained and provide a logical basis for designing a treatment plan for these patients." (Patricia Wong, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2018)