Main description:

In this book, expert dermatologists review state of the art knowledge concerning the clinical presentation and management of cutaneous diseases that develop in immunosuppressed individuals. A major aim is to enable dermatologists to identify the specific immunosuppressant responsible for a specific adverse effect in patients receiving a complex medication regimen in the setting of transplantation. Further, the book will help the dermatologist to distinguish the cutaneous adverse effects of antiviral agents from effects arising directly from advancing HIV disease. Recognition of the cutaneous manifestations of often less common primary immunodeficiencies will also be emphasized. A final goal is to improve patient outcomes by identifying treatment strategies for skin disease arising in the immunosuppressed state. This book will be invaluable for a broad audience, from practicing dermatologists to medical and dermatology residents.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Immune System: Structure, Function, and Roles in Skin DiseaseRaj Chovatiya and Oscar Colegio
Chapter 2 Skin Diseases in Primary ImmunodeficienciesSamantha F. Smith, Megan Casady, Anna Chacon, and Anthony A. Gaspari
Chapter 3 Skin Diseases Associated with HIV DiseaseBarry Ladizinski, Marigdalia Ramirez-Fort, Megan Shelton, Aisha Sethi
Chapter 4 Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After TransplantationLucinda Kohn and Oscar Colegio
Chapter 5 Cutaneous Malignancies in Solid Organ Transplant RecipientsAmit Mittal, Gunther F. L. Hofbauer, Oscar R. Colegio
Chapter 6 Skin Diseases Associated with Stem Cell TransplantationJohanna Sheu, Vinod E. Nambudiri, Allison L. Goddard, Jennifer T. Huang, Arturo P. Saavedra
Chapter 7 Skin Cancers Associated With Lymphoid MalignanciesStanislav N. Tolkachjov and Jerry D. Brewer
Chapter 8 Skin Diseases Associated with Biologic TherapiesSharon Rose, Shivani B. Kaushik, Mark Lebwohl
Chapter 9 Virally Induced CancersRavinder S. Gogia, Shawnbir Gogia and Sarah T. Arron
Chapter 10 Immunosenescence and Cutaneous MalignanciesJoyce Cheng and Oscar R. Colegio