Kanerva's Occupational Skin Diseases. Vol.1

Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing interest in today's dermatology. Due to rapid developments in several areas of modern industry, new dermatological problems constantly occur amongst workers.
The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occupational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has served as the main reference book of occupational skin diseases for general and occupational dermatologists and occupational physicians. The new edition is completely revised, updated and extended with respect to new developments. The layout allows for both quick access to practical information and in-depth reading. Included are concise tables, algorithms and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management and expert opinion.
The new edition will continue the success as major source of reference for clinical and experimental work in the field of occupational skin diseases, both for students and experts.

List of contents

Epidemiology of Occupational Skin Diseases.- Occupational Skin Diseases: Clinical.- Causative Factors.- Diagnosis.- Therapy.- Prognosis.- Prevention.- Job Descriptions.- Chemistry and Concentrations of Patch Test Allergens.

Summary

The field of occupational skin disease is of increasing interest in dermatology, as new developments in modern industry continue to uncover new challenges. Thoroughly revised and updated, Kanerva's Occupational Skin Diseases addresses these issues, providing a comprehensive reference on the topic.
A valuable text for clinical and experimental work in occupational skin disease, this volume is suitable for dermatologists, occupational physicians and health-workers in various disciplines. The book provides an overview of epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, contact materials, patient care and prevention methods. The volume is structured so that practical information can be accessed quickly, while more detailed information is still available for those looking for an in-depth perspective. Readers will also find concise tables, algorithms and figures that illustrate how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management and expert opinion.

Product details

• Assisted by: Elsne (Editor), Pete Elsner (Editor), Peter Elsner (Editor), John et al (Editor), Swen M. John (Editor), Swen Malte John (Editor), Howard I. Maibach (Editor), Swen Malte John et al (Editor), Rustemeye (Editor), Thomas Rustemeyer (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2012
• EAN: 9783642020346
• ISBN: 978-3-642-02034-6
• No. of pages: 2020
• Dimensions: 201 mm x 262 mm x 134 mm
• Weight: 3204 g
• Illustrations: XXXVIII, 2020 p. 780 illus., 288 illus. in color. In 3 volumes, not available separately.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; A, Medicine, Immunologie, General practice, Immunology, Allergies, Dermatology, Occupational health, Allergy, Allgemeinmedizin / Familienmedizin, General Practice and Family Medicine, General Practice / Family Medicine, General practice (Medicine), Allergology, Occupational medicine, Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine