Allergic Skin Diseases, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

In this issue of Immunology & Allergy Clinics, guest editor Dr. Peck Ong presents a focused and clinically relevant exploration of allergic skin diseases, bridging fundamental immunologic mechanisms with day-to-day patient management. Written by leading experts, this volume delivers an up-to-date, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of common and complex allergic dermatoses. Emphasis is placed on atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, pruritus, and cutaneous mastocytosis, while also addressing emerging concepts in disease prevention, early prediction, and targeted therapy.

Key Features

• Comprehensive, practice-oriented coverage of major allergic skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, itch, and cutaneous mastocytosis
• Explores immunologic mechanisms such as IgE development and immune dysregulation in atopic dermatitis
• Discusses emerging strategies for prevention of atopic dermatitis, particularly in infants and high-risk populations
• Reviews novel approaches to predicting disease development, including biomarkers and early-life risk factors
• Examines the role of skin barrier dysfunction, environmental pollutants, and the skin microbiome as therapeutic targets
• Includes real-world clinical experience with systemic and biologic therapies for atopic dermatitis
• Covers contact dermatitis beyond traditional patch testing, offering broader diagnostic and management insights
• Provides in-depth, evidence-based clinical reviews that translate current research and guidelines into actionable practice
• Curated by experienced leadership, ensuring clinically significant, topic-based reviews relevant to modern immunology and dermatology practice.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 May 2025
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443345333
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443345333