Handbook of Atopic Eczema

Front Matter....Pages I-XII
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Atopy: Condition, Disease, or Syndrome?....Pages 3-8
Epidemiology of Atopic Eczema....Pages 9-14
Genetic Aspects of Atopic Eczema....Pages 15-26
Clinical Symptoms of Atopic Eczema....Pages 27-30
Stigmata of the Atopic Constitution....Pages 31-45
Minimal Forms of Atopic Eczema....Pages 46-53
Complications and Diseases Associated with Atopic Eczema....Pages 54-79
Natural History of Atopic Eczema....Pages 80-83
Dry Skin and Inflammation....Pages 84-89
Occupational Aspects of Atopic Eczema with Emphasis on Atopic Hand Eczema....Pages 90-97
Allergic Contact Eczema and Atopic Eczema....Pages 98-106
Immunodeficiency Syndromes and Atopic Eczema....Pages 107-116
Atopic Eczema as a Psychosomatic Disease: A Model for Integrated Treatment....Pages 117-126
Histopathological and Immunohistological Aspects of Atopic Eczema....Pages 127-131
Clinical Aspects of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis....Pages 132-138
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Regulation of IgE Synthesis....Pages 141-153
IgE Receptors on Langerhans Cells: Their Significance in the Pathophysiology of Atopic Eczema....Pages 154-165
IgG Subclasses in Atopic Eczema....Pages 166-172
Mast Cells in the Skin....Pages 173-185
Role of Eosinophils in Atopic Eczema....Pages 186-191
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Role of Inhalant Allergens in Atopic Eczema....Pages 192-203
Role of Food Allergy in Atopic Eczema....Pages 204-211
Bacteria and Atopic Eczema: Merely Association or Etiologic Factor?....Pages 212-220
Changes in Cell-Mediated Immunity in Atopic Eczema....Pages 221-231
Role of Cyclic Nucleotide Metabolism in the Pathophysiology of Atopic Eczema....Pages 232-244
Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Atopic Eczema....Pages 245-255
Cytokines in Atopic Eczema....Pages 256-262
Vascular Reactivity in Atopic Eczema....Pages 263-277
The Pathophysiology of Itch....Pages 278-286
Sebaceous Gland Activity in Atopic Eczema....Pages 287-295
Disturbances of Epidermal Lipid Metabolism and Barrier Function in Atopic Eczema....Pages 296-305
The Phenomenon of Irritable Skin in Atopic Eczema....Pages 306-318
Environmental Pollution and Atopy....Pages 319-322
Animal Models of Atopic Eczema....Pages 323-329
The Pathophysiology of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis....Pages 330-335
Front Matter....Pages 337-337
Atopic Prophylaxis....Pages 339-344
Guidelines for Topical Treatment in Atopic Eczema....Pages 345-355
Syndets in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema....Pages 356-363
Topical Vehicles: Composition, Principles of Application and Action....Pages 364-374
Topical Treatment with Corticosteroids....Pages 375-390
Front Matter....Pages 337-337
Antimicrobial Agents in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema....Pages 391-395
Antihistamines....Pages 396-406
Mast Cell Blockers and Atopic Eczema....Pages 407-414
Significance of Climatic Factors in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema (Atopic Constitutional Neurodermatitis)....Pages 415-428
Unsaturated Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema....Pages 429-434
Dietary Management in Atopic Eczema....Pages 435-444
Immunomodulation in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema....Pages 445-451
Ultraviolet Radiation Therapy of Atopic Eczema....Pages 452-458
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema....Pages 459-465
Therapy of Atopic Eczema: Synopsis....Pages 466-470
Back Matter....Pages 471-484