Electronic Resource
Oxford, UK
:
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
7 (1996), S. 0
ISSN:
1468-3083
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
General description Atopic dermatitis is a common disease with a genetic background known as atopic syndrome. New findings as to possible genes involved are in accordance with a suspected pathogenesis of immune dysregulation. A preferential outgrowth of IL-4 secreting Th2 cells upon stimulation with relevant allergens results in B cell stimulation and the production of allergen-specific IgE. Non-specific and specific immunological and inflammatory processes form the pathological basis of the clinical condition eczema. Therapeutical options include general measures such as allergen avoidance, prescription of emollients, and the use of (sedating) antihistamines. Specific topical agents are tar preparations, corticosteroids and possibly topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Systemic therapy is sometimes required and corticosteroids and cyclosporin are available for that purpose. Photo(chemo)therapy is another modality and long-wave UVA seems to be promising in that respect. Learning objective The reader will have knowledge of new developments in the genetics and immunopathology of atopy and atopic dermatitis. Knowledge of the imniunodiagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis as well as its complications will be reviewed and updated with insights in new therapeutic modalities as well as in the changes of how the existing modalities should be used.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.1996.tb00605.x
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