Textbook of Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is an extremely common skin disease characterized by red patches, dry, scaling or crusting skin, and intense itch. It frequently develops in children during the first year of life and can become severe, with a consequently major impact on health-related quality of life. This text from international experts draws t |
Contents
| 1 | |
Chapter 2 | 13 |
Chapter 3 | 25 |
Chapter 4 | 35 |
Chapter 5 | 59 |
Chapter 6 | 69 |
Chapter 7 | 77 |
Chapter 8 | 85 |
Chapter 13 | 147 |
Chapter 14 | 165 |
Chapter 15 | 181 |
Chapter 16 | 187 |
Chapter 17 | 197 |
Chapter 18 | 207 |
Chapter 19 | 221 |
Chapter 20 | 237 |
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Textbook of Atopic Dermatitis Sakari Reitamo,Thomas A. Luger,Martin Steinhoff No preview available - 2008 |
Textbook of Atopic Dermatitis Sakari Reitamo,Thomas A. Luger,Martin Steinhoff No preview available - 2008 |
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