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1 online resource. |
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computer c rdamedia |
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Editor biographies; Disease Overview; 1.1 Definition; 1.2 Epidemiology; 1.2.1 Incidence; 1.2.2 Prevalence; 1.3 Risk factors; 1.4 Mortality, morbidity, and quality of life; References; 2 Clinical Presentation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa; 2.1 Clinical presentation; 2.2 Types of lesions; 2.3 Involved areas; 2.4 Clinical course; 2.5 Prognosis and disease complications; 2.5.1 Physical impact; 2.5.2 Psychosocial impact; 2.6 Comorbidities and systemic associations; 2.6.1 Obesity and metabolic syndrome; 2.6.2 Smoking; 2.6.3 Follicular occlusion tetrad; 2.6.4 Inflammatory bowel disease. |
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2.6.5 Arthritis and spondyloarthropathy2.6.6 Genetic syndromes; 2.6.7 Malignancy; References; 3 Pathophysiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa; 3.1 Pathogenesis; 3.2 Genetics; 3.3 External factors; 3.4 Mechanical factors; 3.5 Endocrinology; 3.6 Inflammation; 3.7 The role of bacteria; 3.8 Immune dysregulation; 3.9 Key points; References; Diagnostic Workup; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Classification systems; 4.2.1 Hurley staging; 4.2.2 Modified Hidradenitis Suppurativa Score; 4.2.3 Hidradenitis Physician Global Assessment Scale; 4.2.4 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response Score. |
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4.3 Delay in diagnosis4.4. Differential diagnosis; 4.5 Referral criteria; References; 5 Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Preventative measures & lifestyle modifications; 5.3 Medical management; 5.3.1 Topical clindamycin; 5.3.2 Triamcinolone acetonide; 5.3.3 Clobetasol; 5.3.4 Topical resorcinol; 5.3.5 Oral antibiotics; 5.3.6 Hormonal therapy; 5.3.7 Oral retinoids; 5.3.8 Biologic therapies; 5.3.9 Immunosuppressive agents; 5.4 Radiotherapy; 5.5 Light and laser therapy; 5.6 Surgery; 5.7 Conclusion; References; Appendix; Diagnostic workup (tear-off sheet). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 17, 2017). |
| Subject |
Acne.
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Skin -- Diseases.
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Acne Vulgaris.
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| Added Author |
Kimball, Alexa Boer, editor.
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Jemec, G. B. E. (Gregor B. E.), editor.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| Related To |
Print version: Kimball, Alexa B. Hidradenitis Suppurativa : A Disease Primer. Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2017 9783319505930 |
| ISBN |
9783319505947 electronic book |
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3319505947 electronic book |
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9783319505930 print |
| OCLC # |
EBC4828344 |
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