There has been an explosion of information in the fields of cellular, molecular, innate, adaptive immunity and immunopharmacology. These advances have been applied and translated to a better understanding and treatment of a number of dermatologic diseases. In parallel new therapeutic agents are under constant development that are targeted therapies or have an immune mechanism.


Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology is a comprehensive, yet readable and easily digested disease-focused textbook designed for Residents and Fellows in dermatology and immunology. The Editors have invited contributions from experts from across the globe who present the latest information related to the fundamentals of the skin's immune system.

Contents: Groupings: Concepts of fundamental importance for Understanding Skin Disease. Cytokines and Chemokines.-Innate and adaptive immunity.-Neuroimmunology.-Stress and the Immune System.-Toll-like Receptors.-Skin immune system.-Conventional and Non-conventional T-lymphocytes.-Complement system.-Antigen Presenting Cells, especially Langerhans cells.-Anti-microbial peptides.-Photoimmunology.-Angiogenesis. Groupings: Important skin diseases.-Contact dermatitis, Allergic and Irritant.-Atopic Dermatitis.-IgE-dependent Skin diseases.-Psoriasis.-Acne.-Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.-Melanoma.-Drug Eruptions.-Vasculitis.-Infections.-Vaccines.-Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.-Erythema Multiforme. Groupings: Immunopharmacology.-Biologic therapies.-Topical Immune response modifiers:Adjuvants.-Topical Immune Response modifiers: anti-inflammatories.-Traditional Immune Modulating drugs.-Topical and Systemic Glucocorticosteroids. Groupings: Immunodeficiency.-HIV/AIDS.-Iatrogenic Immunodeficiency and Skin Disease.-Novel Immunodeficiency Syndromes.Groupings: Autoimmunity.-Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus.-Fibrotic Skin diseases.-Pemphigus family of diseases.-Pemphigoid.-EBA.-IgA dermatoses