This reference explores the epidemiology, etiology, management, and pathophysiological mechanisms of atopic dermatitis and identifies potential genetic and environmental factors associated with allergic skin immune responses-compiling the latest research, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic strategies for the prevention, control, and treatment of this chronic inflammatory disease. Written by leading experts in the field, Atopic Dermatitis addresses 7the clinical features of atopic dermatitis (AD) 7the role of antigen-presenting cells, T-cells, and keratinocytes in pathogenesis 7food hypersensitivity and infections in children 7the identification and elimination of exacerbating components 7emerging anti-inflammatory agents for controlling AD 7the importance of animal models 7the effect of AD on the emotional development of patients Discussing the mounting prevalence of skin disease, as well as its social and economic impact, Atopic Dermatitis is a definitive and essential guide for dermatologists, allergists, immunologists, pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemists, internists, pediatricians, epidemiologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.

This reference explores the epidemiology, etiology, management, and pathophysiological mechanisms of atopic dermatitis and identifies potential genetic and environmental factors associated with allergic skin immune responses. Bieger (dermatology, U. of Bonn) and Leung (pediatric allergy-immunology, National Jewish Medical and Research Center) present 30 contributions by experts in the field that address clinical features; the role of antigen-presenting cells, T cells, and keratinocytes in pathogenesis; food hypersensitivity and infections in children; the identification and elimination of exacerbating components; emerging anti-inflammatory agents; the importance of animal models; and the effect of this condition on the emotional development of patients.
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