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Stephen Wolverton

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This unique reference is the only drug-based therapeutics book in dermatology published in more than a decade. It covers the full spectrum of drugs prescribed for cutaneous diseases, including numerous topical, intralesional, and systemic drugs. To ensure quick access to information, each chapter features 5-10 drug tables; drugs discussed in that particular chapter; pharmacology key concepts; mechanisms of action; indications and contraindications; adverse effects; monitoring guidelines; and drug interactions. The tables alone make this reference a practical, convenient, and unique resource for the busy practitioner.

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Part 1: Introduction

- Pharmacology Introduction
- Systemic Drug Monitoring Principles

Part 2: Systemic Drugs for Infectious Diseases

- Systemic Antibacterial Agents
- Systemic Antifungal Agents
- Systemic Antiviral Agents
- Corticosteroids
- Methotrexate
- Azathioprine
- Cytotoxic Agents
- Cyclosporine and Related Drugs
- Dapsone
- Antimalarial Agents
- Retinoids
- PUVA Photochemotherapy
- Extracorporeal Photopheresis
- Interferons

Part 3: Miscellaneous Systemic Drugs

- Antihistamines
- Vasoactive and Antiplatelet Agents
- Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
- Psychotropic Agents
- Newer Uses of Older Drugs - an Update
- Miscellaneous Systemic Drugs

Part 4: Topical Drugs for Infectious Diseases

- Topical Antibacterial Agents
- Topical Antifungal Agents
- Topical and Intralesional Antiviral Agents
- Antiparasitic Agents

Part 5: Topical Immunomodulatory and Antiproliferative Drugs

- Topical Corticosteroids
- Topical Retinoids
- Topical and Intralesional Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Topical Immunotherapy

Part 6: Miscellaneous Topical Drugs

- Sunscreens
- Therapeutic Shampoos
- Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
- Agents Used for Treatment of Hyperkeratosis
- Topical Vitamin D3
- Cosmetic Therapy
- Miscellaneous Topical Agents
- Insect Repellents

Part 7: Injectable and Mucosal Routes to Drug Administration

- Local Anesthetics
- Oral Therapeutics

Part 8: Major Adverse Effects from Systemic Drugs

- Hepatotoxicity of Drug Therapy
- Hematologic Toxicity of Drug Therapy
- Dermatologic Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Hypersensitivity

Part 9: Special Pharmacology and Therapeutic Topics

- Pharmacoeconomics
- Informed Consent and Risk Management
- FDA Drug Approval Process
- Topical Drug Testing
- New Biotechnology

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Editorial: W.B.S.