The physician s responsibility continues to increase daily while providing health care in the 21st century; not only in keeping up with the increase of information, but also having to pay more attention to patient compliance. In addition, patients are educated, and often appreciate participation with a provider about treatment and medication choice. Often they have access to the Internet and other medical information and want to make informed choices along with their physician. Preventive Dermatology will convey prevention and medication information to patients and thus help them reap the benefits of participating in their own health care and disease reduction.

Chapters written by experienced dermatologists and physicians from around the world Deals with a subject of currently increasing interest Information gathered into one comprehensive dermatological text Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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We live in a world between expectation and reality, and the goal for dermatologists is to help ourselves and our patients anticipate problems and provide solutions. P**reventive Dermatology in Infectious Diseases is the first book fully dedicated to prevention of these types of skin disease. It seems almost counter-intuitive to take on this task, because so much of what we do in dermatology is based on repair and restructuring of skin maladies. However, the shortage of dermatology providers and the shift to cosmetics and procedures mean that it is essential to give patients choice when deciding the best options for themselves and their therapy and to maximize their experience of receiving the best quality healthcare.

Much can be done to prevent the disfiguring effects brought on by the abuse of sun, nicotine and alcohol, excess weight, mobility and exercise difficulties, dysfunctional nutrition, improper hygiene, lack of immunizations, inadequate cosmetic repair, and many other problems. Preventive dermatology focuses on ways we can minimize skin problems. We have highly effective sunscreens, a plethora of various information about skin care on the internet, and more prevention and treatment modalities than ever before. However, even the most informed patients need guidance, making this book essential for all practicing dermatologists.

Inhalt
Prevention of Drug Reactions and Allergies in Dermatology.- Xerosis and Stasis Dermatitis.- Photoprotection.- Biologics.- Occupational Dermatology.- Diagnosis and Prevention of Bullous Diseases.- Diagnosis and Prevention of Atopic Eczema.- Prevention of Psoriasis.- Sports Dermatology: Prevention.- Prevention of Cosmetic Problems.- Nutrition, Vitamins, and Supplements.- Vaccines for Viral Diseases.- Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases from Office to Globe.- Current Vaccinations in Dermatology.- Prevention of Skin Infections