Clinical Cases in Pruritus

1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-3-030-66273-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 164 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 303 g

Reihe: Clinical Cases in Dermatology

This latest book in the Clinical Cases in Dermatology series presents a variety of cases of pruritus. A clear easy-to-follow chapter structure throughout the work enables the reader to develop a thorough understanding of the content covered in each case. An emphasis is placed on key features that distinguish pruritus from other conditions to ensure the reader develops their diagnostic skills. Practically applicable guidance on how to appropriately manage the disorder to assist the reader in the clinical decision-making process is also provided.

Clinical Cases in Pruritus is a concise practically applicable resource detailing how to diagnose and manage pruritus in a variety of scenarios. Therefore, it is of interest to practicing and trainee dermatologists seeking a concise up-to-date resource on the topic.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cusick, Austin

Trotter, Shannon C.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dermatoses with.- Grover’s Disease.- Bullous Pemphigoid.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Scabies.- Psoriasis.- Prurigo nodularis.- Localized pruritus.- Notalgia paresthetica.- Brachioradial pruritus.- Herpes Zoster.- Pruritus ani.- Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus.- Systemic pruritus: Autoimmune.- Dermatitis herpetiformis.- Dermatomysositis.- Systemic pruritus: Hematologic.- Polycythemia Vera.- Iron Deficiency Anemia.- Systemic Pruritis: Hepatobiliary.- Hepatitis.- Drug-induced cholestasis.- Systemic pruritus: Metabolic and Endocrine.- Diabetes mellitis.- Hypothyroidism.- Uremic pruritus.- Systemic pruritus: Malignancy.- Lymphoma.- Systemic pruritus: Neurologic.- Multiple sclerosis.- Systemic pruritus: Other.- Medication induced.- Pregnancy-pemphigoid gestationis.- Systemic pruritus: Infectious Disease.- HIV/AIDS.- Parasitic Infection.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Shannon C. Trotter is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Ohio University and Associate Program Director for the OhioHealth Dermatology Residency Program in Columbus, Ohio. She is also in private practice with Dermatologists of Central States.  She earned a Bachelor's Degree in biology with a minor in psychology from the University of Dayton and graduated medical school from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006.  Following medical school, she completed a dermatology residency at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital where she served as chief resident.  After residency, Dr. Trotter completed a fellowship in cutaneous oncology at Boston University and acted as Director of the Pigmented Lesion Clinic at the Ohio State University from 2011-2017.   

Dr. Trotter has published several peer reviewed articles and received many awards including the AAD Presidential Citation Award.    She isa past president of the Ohio Dermatological Association and serves on several committees in organized medicine. Dr. Trotter’s clinical interests include skin cancer, medical education, health policy and advocacy.

  Austin Cusick is a fourth-year medical student currently studying at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.