Paul S. Yamauchi - Biologic and Systemic Agents in Dermatology

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The field of medical dermatology has rapidly evolved within the past 15 years. Indeed, these are exciting times in dermatology with the introduction of safer and more effective agents to treat various inflammatory dermatosis. Patient outcomes have improved tremendously due to advances in immunology that have led to the development of more targeted and selective therapies. The goal of this textbook is to provide an overview of the various biologic and systemic agents used to treat various dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, immunobullous disorders, skin cancers, urticaria, acne, alopecia, and numerous others. In addition, important topics such as pharmacoeconomics, compliance, combination therapy, pharmacovigilance, off-label uses, clinical trial interpretation, health outcomes, and several other subjects are discussed.

This book provides a useful all-in-one resource that encompasses various aspects pertaining to biologic and systemic agents in dermatology. Dermatologists, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and any health care provider who treats dermatologic conditions can find pertinent information at their fingertips in one setting. In addition, a case report-oriented approach is emphasized in this book. Many chapters have included a practical case report relevant to that topic so that the reader can gain better appreciation of utilizing a particular systemic or biologic agent in clinical practice. In addition, there is a chapter devoted to complex cases and managing adverse events and complications.

The overall intent of this book is for the practitioner to gain a greater comfort level in treating patients with biologic and systemic agents for various dermatologic conditions.