Cutaneous autoimmune diseases of the skin remain an enigma for many clinicians and scientists who are not familiar with these mostly severe and chronic diseases. The book presented provides an overview and the latest information on the broad spectrum of cutaneous autoimmune disorders for clinicians, scientists and practitioners in dermatology, medicine, rheumatology, ENT, pediatrics and ophthalmology. The book is unique since it presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis and management of these disorders provided by the world experts in the field. The primary intention is to broaden the understanding of the pathophysiology of cutaneous autoimmune disorders and to provide a practical guide to how to identify and handle these conditions. The book is illustrated with many tables, illustrative figures and clinical color photographs.
First comprehensive presentation of pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, and management of cutaneous autoimmune diseases
Presented by world experts in the field
Comprehensive presentation of pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, and management of cutaneous autoimmune diseases
This volume provides an overview and a survey of new discoveries in the broad spectrum of cutaneous autoimmune disorders, for clinicians, scientists and practitioners in dermatology, medicine, rheumatology, ENT, pediatrics and ophthalmology. The book is intended to broaden understanding of the pathophysiology of cutaneous autoimmune disorders and to provide a practical guide to identifying and treating these conditions. The book is illustrated with many tables, illustrative figures and clinical color photographs. The second edition has includes new chapters on autoimmune pigmentary disorders (vitiligo), hair loss (alopecia areata) and cutaneous symptoms of rheumatic disorders.
Michael Hertl
Autoimmunkrankheiten Dermatologie Hautkrankheiten Rheumatologie Skleroderma Urticaria autoimmune disease autoimmunity dermatology pathophysiology physiology psoriasis rheumatology scleroderma skin disorders
"... meisterlich gelungen ... Das Buch ist eine Bereicherung für Kliniker und Experimentatoren, für niedergelassene Kollegen auch, für Dermatologen und Mediziner aller Couleur." Aktuelle Dermatologie 1/2/2002
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