Therapeutics In Dermatology - Essentials For Clinical Practice

This comprehensive volume offers a one-stop reference for everything related to dermatologic therapeutics—covering both foundational knowledge and the latest advancements in the field. Designed for clarity and depth, the book offers a concise, yet thorough explanations of each drug, including, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications, clinical applications adverse effects. Besides, the utility of these drugs in pregnancy, lactation, pediatric, and geriatric populations has also been highlighted . Whether you're exploring systemic or topical therapies, this book provides a detailed roadmap. It delves into non-biologic immunomodulators, anti-androgens, attenuated androgens, anti-parasitic agents, vitamins and minerals, and drugs used in psychodermatology. Further, in the section on miscellaneous drugs, drugs like rivaroxaban, bosentan, sildenafil, naltrexone, oral anticholinergic drugs and metformin have been very comprehensively discussed, which often are missed in most dermatology textbooks. Additionally, for newer drugs, the presentation takes into consideration all recent relevant data, including the rationale regarding the utility of that drug for the concerned indication. Enhanced with clear flow diagrams and structured insights, this book is an indispensable resource for dermatologists, medical students, and healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of therapeutic strategies in dermatology. This is volume 2 of the set of three volumes.