A comprehensive discussion of the most recent information on the clinical characteristics, immunopathogenesis and treatment of this increasingly common illness. The book gives a detailed review of the clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis as well as an integrated approach to its management. The role of T cells, eosinophils and other cell types in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis is detailed, as is the role of food, inhalant allergens and infectious agents.
Donald Y.M. Leung