Evidence-Based Dermatology, 2nd Edition

by Editor: Hywel Williams (Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK); Editor: Michael Bigby; Editor: Thomas Diepgen; Editor: Andrew Herxheimer; Editor: Luigi Naldi; Editor: Berthold Rzany

ISBN13:
9781444300178
ISBN10:
1444300172
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2009-01-01
Publisher: BMJ Books
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Summary

Evidence-based Dermatology, Second Edition is a unique book in the field of clinical dermatology. Written and edited by some of the world's leading experts in evidence-based dermatology, it takes a highly evidence-based approach to the treatment of all major and many of the less common skin conditions.The toolbox at the beginning of the book explaining how to critically appraise different studies, along with the comprehensive reviewing and appraisal of evidence in the clinical chapters makes this book distinctive in its field as do the treatment recommendations which are based on the discussion of the best available evidence using a question-driven approach and a common structure on dealing with efficacy, drawbacks and implications for clinical practice.

The concept of evidence-based dermatology
The field and its boundaries
The rationale for evidence-based dermatology
The role of the consumer and the public in evidence-based dermatology
The Cochrane Skin Group
The critical appraisal toolbox
Formulating well-built clinical questions
Finding the best evidence
The hierarchy of evidence
Appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses
How to critically appraise a randomized controlled trial
How to assess the evidence concerning the safety of medical interventions
What makes a good case series?
What makes a good prevalence survey?
Critical appraisal of pharmacoeconomic studies
Applying the evidence back to the patient
The evidence
Common inflammatory skin diseases
Acne vulgaris
Papulopustular rosacea
Perioral dermatitis
Hand eczema
Atopic eczema
Seborrheic dermatitis
Psoriasis
Lichen planus
Acute urticaria
Chronic urticaria
Skin cancer, moles, and photoaging
Primary prevention of skin cancer
Do sunscreens reduce the incidence of skin cancers?
Cutaneous melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Actinic keratoses and Bowen's disease
Kaposi's sarcoma
Photoaging
Melanocytic nevi
Infective skin diseases and exanthema
Local treatment for cutaneous warts
Impetigo
Athlete's foot
Onychomycosis
Tinea capitis
Deep fungal infections
Streptococcal cellulitis/erysipelas of the lower leg
Exanthematic reactions
Herpes simplex
Leprosy
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Infestations
Scabies
Head lice
Insect bites and stings
Disorders of pigmentation
Vitiligo
Melasma
Hair problems
Male and female androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia areata
Evidence-based treatment of hirsutism
Leg ulceration
Venous ulcers
Other important skin disorders
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Acquired subepidermal bullous diseases
Pemphigus
Cutaneous sarcoidosis
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
Focal hyperhidrosis
Polymorphic light eruption (PLE)
Infantile hemangiomas and port-wine stains
Psychocutaneous disease
Pruritus
Other skin diseases for which trials exist
The future of evidence-based dermatology
Where do we go from here?
Additional chapters and resources are published on the book's web site.(www.evidbasedderm.com)
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