Abstract
This chapter provides up-to-date information about the prevalence, clinical features, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of important inflammatory and autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin - psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and generalized vitiligo. It outlines currently used diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to manage these debilitating skin diseases.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Imaging Technologies and Transdermal Delivery in Skin Disorders |
Publisher | wiley |
Pages | 35-59 |
Number of pages | 25 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783527814633 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783527344604 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 27 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
Keywords
- Atopic dermatitis
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Generalized vitiligo
- Psoriasis
- Scleroderma