Vitamin D in Dermatology

Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Number Of Pages: 408
Publication Date: 2000-02-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0824777042
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780824777043
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description:
Expands the classic view of vitamin D action to include important effects on cellular proliferation, differentiation, and the immune system and covers the application of vitamin D therapy to a range of skin diseases. This reference comprehensively covers the most recent findings on the biochemistry of vitamin D and its biologically active form, vitamin D3 (VD), in the skin-detailing the extensive therapeutic benefits of VD and synthetic VD analogs, particularly in the treatment of psoriasis. The only up-to-date monograph on dermatological vitamin D behavior from both molecular and clinical perspectives. Written by over 35 world-renowned researchers and clinicians, Vitamin D in Dermatology · highlights calcipotriol/calcipotriene, calcitriol, and tacalcitol and other antipsoriatic treatments · illuminates the photochemistry and immunohistochemistry of vitamin D in the epidermis · examines VD analogs that inhibit angiogenesis of skin cancers · showcases vitamin D regulation of hair growth in vitro and against chemotherapy-induced alopecia · evaluates the effectiveness of calcipotriol in combination with corticosteroids such as halobetasol · explores VD or its analogs as a therapy for progressive systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma · assesses the calcemic action of vitamin D, relating cutaneous production of VD to its function in regulating bone mineral homeostasis · and more! Featuring over 40 color photographs, Vitamin D in Dermatology is a vitally important resource for clinical and research dermatologists, cosmetic scientists and technologists, pharmaceutical scientists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, pediatricians, and medical school students in these disciplines.
| Tags: Dermatology, Nutrition |