Evidence-based dermatology / / edited by Hywel Williams ; associate editors, Michael Bigby ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910876767503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, Mass. ; ; Oxford, : Blackwell Pub./BMJ Books, 2008
• ISBN: 1-282-68493-0; 9786612684937; 1-4443-0016-4; 1-4443-0017-2
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (739 p.)
• Collana: Evidence-Based Medicine
• Altri autori (Persone): WilliamsHywel C
• Disciplina: 616.5; 616.973
• Soggetti: Evidence-based dermatology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contributors; Foreword; Preface; I The concept of evidencebased; 1 The field and its boundaries; 2 The rationale for evidence-based dermatology; 3 The role of the consumer and the public in evidence-based dermatology; 4 The Cochrane Skin Group; II The critical appraisal; 5 Formulating well-built clinical questions; 6 Finding the best evidence; 7 The hierarchy of evidence; 8 Appraising systematic reviews and; 9 How to critically appraise a randomized controlled trial; 10 How to assess the evidence concerning the safety of medical interventions; 11 What makes a good case series?; 12 What makes a good prevalence survey?13 Critical appraisal of; 14 Applying the evidence back; IIIa Common inflammatory skin diseases; 15 Acne vulgaris; 16 Papulopustular rosacea; 17 Perioral dermatitis; 18 Hand eczema; 19 Atopic eczema; 20 Seborrheic dermatitis; 21 Psoriasis; 22 Lichen planus; 23 Acute urticaria; 24 Chronic urticaria; IIIb Skin cancer, moles, and; 25 Primary prevention of skin cancer; 26 Do sunscreens reduce the incidence of; 27 Cutaneous melanoma; 28 Squamous cell carcinoma; 29 Basal cell carcinoma; 30 Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; 31 Actinic keratoses and Bowen's disease32 Kaposi's sarcoma; 33 ; Photoaging; 34 Melanocytic nevi; IIIc Infective skin diseases; 35 Local treatments for cutaneous warts; 36 Impetigo; 37 Athlete's foot; 38 Onychomycosis; 39 Tinea capitis; 40 Deep fungal infections; 41 Streptococcal cellulitis/erysipelas; 42 Exanthematic reactions; 43 Herpes simplex; 44 Leprosy; 45 Cutaneous leishmaniasis; IIId Infestations; 46 Scabies; 47 Head lice; 48 Insect bites and stings; IIIe Disorders of pigmentation; 49 Vitiligo; 50 Melasma; IIIf Hair problems; 51 Male and female androgenetic alopecia; 52 Alopecia areata; 53 Evidence-based treatment of hirsutismIIIg Leg ulceration; 54 Venous ulcers; IIIh Other important skin; 55 Cutaneous lupus erythematosus; 56 Dermatomyositis; 57 Acquired subepidermal bullous diseases; 58 Pemphigus; 59 Cutaneous sarcoidosis; 60 Erythema multiforme; 61 Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis; 62 Focal hyperhidrosis; 63 Polymorphic light eruption (PLE); 64 Infantile hemangiomas and port-wine stains; 65 Psychocutaneous disease; 66 Pruritus; 67 Other skin diseases for which trials exist; IV The future of evidencebased; 68 Where do we go from here?; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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