Full Description
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.
