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This comprehensive volume offers a complete and up-to-date overview of dermatologic therapeutics, including the latest advancements in the field. Each drug is presented in a concise and structured format covering its introduction, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, clinical uses, and adverse effects. Special attention is given to its use in pregnancy, lactation, as well as in pediatric and geriatric populations.
Focusing on topical therapies, this book serves as an essential resource for dermatologists, students, and healthcare professionals. Thoughtfully designed flow diagrams throughout the text enhance understanding and bring clarity to complex concepts, reflecting the author s practical insights and clinical experience. This is volume 3 of the set of three volumes.
List of contents
Section XV Topical calcineurin inhibitors.- Chapter 89 Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus.- Section XVI Topical retinoids.- Chapter 90 Tretinoin.- Chapter 91 Tazarotene.- Chapter 92 Adapalene.- Chapter 93 Bexarotene.- Chapter 94 Trifarotene.- Section XVII Topical glucocorticoids.- Chapter 95 Topical glucocorticoids.- Section XVIII Topical antifungals.- Chapter 96 Azoles.- Chapter 97 Terbenafine.- Chapter 98 Butenafine.- Chapter 99 Naftifine.- Chapter 100 Tavaborole.- Chapter 101 Selenium sulphide.- Chapter 102 Ciclopirox.- Chapter 103 Amorolfine.- Chapter 104 Undecylenic acid.- Section XIX Topical antiviral agents.- Chapter 105 Topical antiviral agents.- Section XX Topical antibacterial agents.- Chapter 106 Mupirocin.- Chapter 107 Bacitracin.- Chapter 108 Clindamycin.- Chapter 109 Erythromycin.- Chapter 110 Neomycin.- Chapter 111 Polymyxin B.- Chapter 112 Retapamulin.- Chapter 113 Silver sulfadiazine.- Chapter 114 Metronidazole.- Chapter 115 Ozenoxazin.- Section XXI Topical anti acne drugs.- Chapter 116 Benzoyl peroxide.- Chapter 117 Azelaic acid.- Section XXII Topical agents for pediculosis and scabies.- Chapter 118 Permethrin.- Chapter 119 Spinosad.- Chapter 120 Malathion, Benzyl benzoate, Crotamiton, Lindane.- Chapter 121 Abametapir.- Section XXIII Topical antipruritic agents.- Chapter 122 Capsaicin.- Chapter 123 Dephenhydramine.- Chapter 124 Doxepin.- Chapter 125 Menthol.- Chapter 126 Phenol.- Chapter 127 Pramoxine.- Section XXIV Keratolytic agents.- Chapter 128 Salicylic acid.- Chapter 129 Sulfur.- Chapter 130 Urea.- Section XXV Topica
About the author
Dr. Aditya Kumar Bubna
is a Dermatologist, currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, India. He has more than 50 publications in national and international journals. His particular interest is dermatologic therapeutics, with a keen interest on various pharmacologic and therapeutic aspects of dermatologic drugs, both topical and systemic. He feels that a thorough knowledge in this regard assists in the introduction of innovative strategies, that can significantly aid in reducing the frequency of conventional drug administration, thereby helping in alleviating the prevalence of side effects. He further percieves that safety and efficacy of drugs go hand in hand, when it comes to treating patients, and a thorough knowledge of these drugs therefore becomes essential for all clinicians.
His other interest in this field includes dermatopathology, an indispensable facet of diagnostic dermatology.
Summary
This comprehensive volume offers a complete and up-to-date overview of dermatologic therapeutics, including the latest advancements in the field. Each drug is presented in a concise and structured format—covering its introduction, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, clinical uses, and adverse effects. Special attention is given to its use in pregnancy, lactation, as well as in pediatric and geriatric populations.
Focusing on topical therapies, this book serves as an essential resource for dermatologists, students, and healthcare professionals. Thoughtfully designed flow diagrams throughout the text enhance understanding and bring clarity to complex concepts, reflecting the author’s practical insights and clinical experience. This is volume 3 of the set of three volumes.
