Fast Facts: Eczema and Contact Dermatitis

Eczema can affect patients of all ages and few people are not affected to some degree at some point in their lives. Swift and accurate diagnosis coupled with the appropriate treatment regime is essential to avoid undue distress and suffering. 'Fast Facts: Eczema and Contact Dermatitis' is a concise, structured guide to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of the various forms of eczema and contact dermatitis. Directed to the primary care physician, specialist nurse and other healthcare professionals, this is a concise and practical text written by experts. Superb illustrations and informative tables support an evidence-based approach which can be applied immediately for the benefit of patients in the clinical setting. . Succinctly and clearly summarises the clinical manifestations of eczema and contact dermatitis and the various treatment options . Clearly and concisely presented information supported by excellent illustrations . Contains all core information required by the primary healthcare team . Ideal text for medical students and trainee dermatologists Contents: . Allergic contact dermatitis . Irritant contact dermatitis . Atopic eczema . Photosensitive eczema . Seborrheic eczema . Hand and foot eczema . Other forms of eczema . Future trends . Useful resources