Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Methods and Challenges

Description

This book is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis in both pediatric and adult patients. It provides an overview of the mechanism and presentation of atopic dermatitis and focuses on the management methods experienced dermatologists have used to successfully manage atopic dermatitis. This book provides physicians with insights into the management of atopic dermatitis, such as alternative treatments for pruritus, psychosocial impact on patients and families, assessing patient compliance, and patient resources. This book also: Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Introduction (Erica A. Fortson, Becky Li, Mahima Bhayana)....Pages 1-10 Atopic Dermatitis: Disease Background and Risk Factors (Zelma C. Chiesa Fuxench)....Pages 11-19 Atopic Dermatitis: Pathophysiology (W. David Boothe, James A. Tarbox, Michelle B. Tarbox)....Pages 21-37 Clinical Presentation of Atopic Dermatitis (Christine Ahn, William Huang)....Pages 39-46 Atopic Dermatitis Disease Complications (Alyssa G. Ashbaugh, Shawn G. Kwatra)....Pages 47-55 The Psychosocial Impact of Atopic Dermatitis (Heather Gochnauer, Rodrigo Valdes-Rodriguez, Leah Cardwell, Rachel B. Anolik)....Pages 57-69 Stressors in Atopic Dermatitis (Steven Barilla, Kayla Felix, Joseph L. Jorizzo)....Pages 71-77 The Economics Burden of Atopic Dermatitis (Adewole S. Adamson)....Pages 79-92 Defining and Measuring the Scope of Atopic Dermatitis (Mary Laird, Kristen Lo Sicco)....Pages 93-104 Prescription Treatment Options (Brad Ackerson, Ryan Thorpe, Matilda W. Nicholas)....Pages 105-120 Non-Prescription Treatment Options (Sandy François, Kayla Felix, Leah Cardwell, Taylor Edwards, Zakiya Rice)....Pages 121-137 Adherence in Atopic Dermatitis (Nupur Patel, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 139-159 Atopic Dermatitis: Managing the Itch (William S. Farmer, Kalyani S. Marathe)....Pages 161-177 Atopic Dermatitis Disease Education (Wayne Sy, Angela J. Lamb)....Pages 179-184 The Future of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment (Nupur Patel, Lindsay C. Strowd)....Pages 185-210