Vitamin D in Dermatology - Erstausgabe

Written by over 35 world-renowned researchers and clinicians, "Vitamin D in Dermatology" highlights calcipotriol/calcipotriene, calcitriol, and tacalcitol and other antipsoriatic treatments; illuminates the photochemistry and immunohistochemistry of vitamin D in the epidermis; examines VD analogs that inhibit angiogenesis of skin cancers; showcases vitamin D regulation of hair growth in vitro and against chemotherapy-induced alopecia; evaluates the effectiveness of calcipotriol in combination with corticosteroids such as halobetasol explores VD or its analogs as a therapy for progressive systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma; assesses the calcemic action of vitamin D, relating cutaneous production of VD to its function in regulating bone mineral homeostasis and more! Featuring over 40 color photographs, "Vitamin D in Dermatology" is a vitally important resource for clinical and research dermatologists, cosmetic scientists and technologists, pharmaceutical scientists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, pediatricians, and medical school students in these disciplines.