Fisher S Contact Dermatitis

Since its introduction in 1967, Alexander A. Fisher's Contact Dermatitis has been the one essential text for American dermatologists who see patients with contact dermatitis. The sixth edition is an encyclopedic reference that discusses all aspects of contact dermatitis. It features a full color atlas section as well as color images for the first time. The 6th edition provides updates on the following sections: statistics and sources of rubber allergy; allergy to plastic chemicals, especially epoxies and acrylics; textile dyes and permanent press allergy; photo dermatitis; allergy to newer preservatives and other ingredients in skin and hair care products and cosmetics such as cocamidopropyl betaine, emulsifiers, methyldibromoglutaronitrile; and metal allergy especially gold, nickel, rare metal allergy and allergy to dental materials, cardiovascular and orthopedic implants.

he updated edition of Dr. Alexander Fisher's classic monograph continues to form the foundation of this resource, well regarded for its consistency and readability. No other text provides this degree of coverage, and in such detail. The extensively revised and updated edition features all the common and unusual allergens physicians are likely to encounter, including latex and gold allergies, plus the best, most in-depth discussion of aquatic dermatoses available anywhere. An extensive appendix provides thumbnail sketches of many allergens, and brief commentaries on their exposure and cross reactions. Also included are patient education instructions for dealing with common allergies

New edition of a text that includes information on contact dermatitis as encountered not only in the U.S., but worldwide. Dermatologists Rietschel (Oschner Cinic) and Fowler (U. of Louisville School of Medicine) present 39 chapters that discuss the pathogenesis of allergic contact hypersensitivity; practical aspects of patch testing; various types of dermatitis (noneczematous, systemic, textile and shoe, fragrance and plant, photocontact, occupational, gases and propellants, plastic, food additives and dyes, rubber, gums, rosin, natural resins, acquatic, and from medical devices, implants, and equipment); treatment and medications (topical corticosteroids, local anesthetics and topical analgesics; allergy to preservatives and vehicles in cosmetics and toiletries; contact urticaria, stomatitis, and cheilitis; and specific instructions for patients. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Seventh edition of the classic reference for dermatologists treating various manifestations of contact dermatitis. Comprehensive volume includes detailed survey of major groups of allergens and their sources, including medications and medical devices; metals; plant allergens; rubber and other elastomers; industrial oils and solvents; plastics and adhesives; cosmetics and toiletries; fragrances; food additives; and more. Exhaustive overview of specific conditions, such as hand eczema; contact stomatitis and cheilitis; occupational dermatitis; and photocontactdermatitis, among others, to help clinicians in search of a differential diagnosis. In-depth review of the pathogenesis of allergic contact dermatitis, with a discussion of the benefits and limitations of predictive testing. New chapter on the treatment of contact dermatitis with emphasis on using web-based tools to optimize allergen-avoidance strategies. Twenty-two chapters. Color figures embedded in chapters. Restructured conceptual index.

It is an unusual event for a textbook covering such a national and international networks and the use of highly specialized field as contact dermatitis to be standardized methodology, a highly differentiated published in its fourth edition within a time period picture can now be painted; we know the major p- of 13 years. When the European and Environmental fessions at risk, as well as the influences of age and Contact Dermatitis Research Group was founded in various cofactors. This is a solid basis for preventive 1985,one of the major goals was to edit a textbook of measures. A new allergen, described in one center, high scientific standard written by renown experts can now be tested on a large scale in a short time and keep it regularly updated. The greatest danger period. If the data evaluation shows an unacceptably for a textbook is to become outdated – then it stays high rate of sensitization in the exposed population, on the bookshelf and is rarely consulted. The contin- regulatory measures will be undertaken to protect uous flow of new medicaments, the fascinating the consumer. A recent example is the “methyldib- improvements in diagnostic image analysis and ever- mo glutaronitrile story. ” changing operative procedures are the reasons for These and other issues of importance are covered considerable knowledge deficits in old textbooks, in depth in the newest edition of this textbook.

Dermatologists are being asked to understand the pathophysiology of a number of immune-mediated skin diseases. In addition, a number of new products have appeared on the market during the past decade which requires an understanding of the mechanisms of action of these drugs. Dermatologists, however, have no easily understood book to which they can refer to regarding the disease or the drug.