Therapeutics in Dermatology - Essentials for Clinical Practice : Systemic Therapy: Volume 2 / by Aditya Kumar Bubna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bubna, Aditya Kumar.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dermatology.

Therapeutics.

Drug abuse.

Criminology.

Internal medicine.

Drugs.

Internal Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Dermatology.

Therapeutics.

Drugs.

Internal Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (738 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This comprehensive volume offers a one-stop reference for everything related to dermatologic therapeutics—covering both foundational knowledge and the latest advancements in the field. Designed for clarity and depth, the book offers a concise, yet thorough explanations of each drug, including, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications, clinical applications adverse effects. Besides, the utility of these drugs in pregnancy, lactation, pediatric, and geriatric populations has also been highlighted . Whether you're exploring systemic or topical therapies, this book provides a detailed roadmap. It delves into non-biologic immunomodulators, anti-androgens, attenuated androgens, anti-parasitic agents, vitamins and minerals, and drugs used in psychodermatology. Further, in the section on miscellaneous drugs, drugs like rivaroxaban, bosentan, sildenafil, naltrexone, oral anticholinergic drugs and metformin have been very comprehensively discussed, which often are missed in most dermatology textbooks. Additionally, for newer drugs, the presentation takes into consideration all recent relevant data, including the rationale regarding the utility of that drug for the concerned indication. Enhanced with clear flow diagrams and structured insights, this book is an indispensable resource for dermatologists, medical students, and healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of therapeutic strategies in dermatology. This is volume 2 of the set of three volumes.

Contents:

Section VIII Non biologic immunomodulators

Chapter 42 Apremilast

Chapter 43 Janus kinase inhibitors

Chapter 44 Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Section IX Antiandrogens

Chapter 45 Spironolactone

Chapter 46 Finasteride

Chapter 47 Dutasteride

Chapter 48 Flutamide

Chapter 49 Bicalutamide

Chapter 50 Cyproterone acetate

Section X Attenuated androgens

Chapter 51 Danazol

Chapter 52 Stanozolol

Section XI Miscellaneous drugs

Chapter 53 Antimalarials

Chapter 54 Thalidomide

Chapter 55 Aspirin

Chapter 56 Levamisole

Chapter 57 Clofazimine

Chapter 58 Dapsone

Chapter 59 Fumaric acid esters

Chapter 60 Leflunomide

Chapter 61 Niacinamide

Chapter 62 Colchicine

Chapter 63 Pentoxifylline

Chapter 64 Leukotriene antagonists

Chapter 65 Psoralens

Chapter 66 Vorinostat

Chapter 67 Potassium iodide

Chapter 68 Antihypertensives in dermatology

Chapter 69 Vismodegib

Chapter 70 IVIG

Chapter 71 Antihistamines

Chapter 72 Rivaroxaban

Chapter 73 Bosentan

Chapter 74 Sildenafil

Chapter 75 Naltrexone

Chapter 76 Anticholinergic drugs

Chapter 77 Tranexemic acid

Chapter 78 Metformin

Section XII Antiparasite drugs

Chapter 79 Miltefosine

Chapter 80 Ivermectin

Chapter 81 Albendazole

Chapter 82 DEC

Chapter 83 Praziquantel

Section XIII Vitamins and minerals

Chapter 84 Vitamin D

Chapter 85 Vitamin C

Chapter 86 Vitamin E

Chapter 87 Zinc

Section XIV Psychodermatology drugs

Chapter 88 Drugs used in psychodermatology.

Notes:

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ISBN:

981-9537-95-9

9789819537952

OCLC:

1586568666