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Title Pathogenesis and treatment of acne and rosacea / Christos C. Zouboulis, Andreas D. Katsambas and Albert M. Kligman, editors
Published Berlin ; London : Springer, 2014

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Contents The Sebaceous Gland Through the Centuries: A Difficult Path to Independence -- Embryology of the Pilosebaceous Unit -- Molecular Aspects of Sebaceous Differentiation -- Anatomy of the Sebaceous Gland -- Sebum and Sebaceous Lipids -- Experimental Models of the Sebaceous Gland -- Acne Epidemiology and Socioeconomic Aspects -- Acne Pathogenesis: What We Have Learned Over the Years -- The Role of Hyperkeratinization -- The Role of the Sebaceous Gland -- The Role of Bacteria -- Inflammation in Acne -- A New Concept of Acne Pathogenesis -- Acne and Genetics -- Acne and Androgens -- Acne and Inflammation -- Acne and Neuropeptides -- Acne and Bacteria -- The Acne Biofilm -- The Evidence Supporting a Link Between Acne and Nutrition -- Acne and Smoking -- Antimicrobial Peptides in Acne -- Acne and Antimicrobial Lipids -- Natural and Artificial Suntanning -- Acne and Environmental Pollution (Chloracne) -- Myths and Beliefs of Acne Pathogenesis: Diet, Smoking, Hygiene -- Understanding Acne as a Chronic Disease -- Clinical Aspects of Acne Vulgaris -- Clinical Aspects of Acne Fulminans -- Childhood Acne -- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Acne in the Male Patients -- Adult Acne -- Drug-Induced Acne -- Body-Builder Acne -- Acne Cosmetica -- Acne in Persons with Dark Skin -- Acne and Heredity -- Acne Neonatorum -- Serum Androgens -- Body Mass Index -- Sebum Secretion, Skin Type, and pH -- Lipids in Serum and Sebum -- The Leeds Acne Grading Technique -- Evaluation of Clinical Severity by Acne Grading and Lesion Counting -- Modern Technology for Imaging and Evaluation of Acne Lesions -- Acne and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia -- The Acne Genes -- Vitamins and the Skin -- Urinary Hormone Analysis in Acne -- Laboratory Evaluations in Acne -- Evidenced-Based Treatment of Acne -- The Difficult Acne Patient -- Improving Compliance with Acne Therapy -- Keratolytic Treatment -- Topical Antibiotics -- Benzoyl Peroxide -- Topical Retinoids -- Azelaic Acid -- Emerging Acne Treatments -- Oral Antibiotics -- The Antibiotic Resistance in Acne -- Prescribing Oral Isotretinoin: The European Approach -- Oral Isotretinoin: The US Approach -- Hormonal Therapy for Acne -- Less Common Treatments -- Risk Factors of Acne Relapse -- Acne Maintenance Therapy -- Cosmetics and Cleansers in Acne -- Chemical Peeling in Acne -- Lasers and Phototherapy in Acne -- Treatment of Acne Scarring -- Concepts of Future Acne Treatment -- Acne and Quality of Life -- Instruments of Measurement of Quality of Life in Acne -- The SAHA Syndrome -- The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne -- The SAPHO Syndrome -- The PAPA Syndrome -- Acne in Transplantation Patients -- Rosacea: The State of the Art -- The Vascular Concept -- Rosacea and Neuropeptides -- Rosacea and Demodex folliculorum -- The Role of Adenosine Triphosphate in the Pathogenesis of Rosacea: An Explanation for the Mode of Action of Tetracyclines for the Treatment of Rosacea -- Standard Grading System for Rosacea -- Classical Clinical Presentations of Rosacea -- Rhinophyma: A Variation of Rosacea? -- Ocular Rosacea -- Childhood Rosacea -- Differential Diagnosis of Rosacea -- A Treatment Strategy for Rosacea -- Topical Treatment of Rosacea -- Systemic Treatment of Rosacea -- Laser and Light Therapy of Rosacea -- Nonclassical Treatments -- Cosmetics in Rosacea -- Treatment of Rhinophyma -- The Future of Rosacea Treatment -- Impact of Rosacea on Quality of Life
Summary This book, written by experts from across the world, provides comprehensive coverage of acne and rosacea, focusing in particular on pathogenesis and treatment but also considering clinical aspects, prognostic factors, and impacts on quality of life. Both standard knowledge and important, clinically relevant insights that have emerged over the past decade are presented with the goal of assisting the reader in understanding these diseases and improving treatment outcome. It is explained how high-level research has recently given rise to a variety of new concepts in etiology and treatment, and emerging trends are also discussed. The book is in a reader-friendly format that highlights core messages with a very practical and clinical focus. Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne and Rosacea will be an indispensable reference for all physicians who care for patients with acne or rosacea and for scientists working in the field
Notes Includes index
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 7, 2014)
Subject Acne -- Pathogenesis
Acne -- Treatment
Rosaceae -- Pathogenesis
Rosaceae -- Treatment
Acne Vulgaris -- etiology
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
Acne -- Treatment
Genre/Form handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author Zouboulis, Christos C., editor
Katsambas, A. D. (Andreas D.), 1944- editor.
Kligman, Albert M., 1916-2010, editor.
ISBN 9783540693758
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