This completely updated 4th edition now includes two volumes: it retains the easy-to-use handbook format of the previous successful book, while fulfilling the need for a review of the content. Taking into consideration recent advances in systemic and topical treatments, state-of-the-art lasers, and the latest evidence-based recommendations, it now includes biologic agents for psoriasis and their use as off-label treatments in other skin disorders, targeted agents for malignant melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, and new treatment modalities for rosacea, acne, atopic dermatitis, and urticaria, to name but a few. The European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments provides concise, up-to-date overviews of treatment guidelines and clinical pearls for a large number of skin diseases. It is divided into three main sections addressing the many different skin diseases, the drugs available for dermatological treatments, and the various methods applied in dermatology, including fillers, botulinum toxin, lasers, dermoscopy, cryosurgery, and electrosurgery. Written by a recognized expert in the field, each chapter focuses on a particular skin disease, illustrating current treatments while providing a brief synopsis of the etiology and clinical presentation of the disease. Treatment indications and contraindications, modes of action, and dosages are clearly identified and the content is enhanced by a wealth of clinical pictures and tables, making it an engaging tool for professionals, and a valuable learning resource for young practitioners, as well as postgraduate students and residents.


Part I. Diseases
1. Acne
2. Actinic Keratosis
3. Adamantiades-Behçet Disease
4. Alopecia Areata
5. Androgenetic Alopecia
6. Aphthous Stomatitis
7. Atopic Dermatis
8. Balanitis
9. Basal Cell Carcinoma
10. Bowen's Disease
11. Bullous Pemphigoid
12. Candidiasis
13. Cheilitis and Oral Disease
14. Chronic Actinic Dermatitis
15. Cicatricial Alopecia
16. Contact Dermatitis
17. Cutaneous Vasculitis
18. Darier Disease
19. Dermatitis Herpetiformis
20. Dermatomyositis
21. Dermatophyte Infections
22. Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions
23. Drug Photosensitivity
24. Epidermolysis Bullosa
25. Erysipelas
26. Erythema Multiforme
27. Erythema Nodosum
28. Erythrasma
29. Erythroderma
30. Erythroplasia of Queyrat
31. Factitial Dermatitis
32. Furuncles and Carbuncles
33. Granuloma Annulare
34. Grover Disease
35. Hailey-Hailey Disease
36. Hand Dermatitis
37. Herpes Genitalis
38. Herpes Simplex Virus Infection (Orofacial)
39. Herpes Zoster
40. Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis
41. HIV Infection and AIDS: The Present Status of Antiretroviral Therapy
42. Hidradenitis Suppurativa
43. Primary Hyperhidrosis
44. Ichthyoses
45. Impetigo
46. Kaposi's Sarcoma
47. Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
48. Leg Ulcers
49. Leishmaniasis
50. Lentigo Maligna
51. Leprosy
52. Lichen Planus
53. Lichen Simplex Chronicus
54. Lupus Erythematosus
55. Lyme Borreliosis
56. Lymphogranuloma Venereum
57. Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas
58. Melanoma
59. Mastocytosis
60. Melasma
61. Molluscum Contagiosum
62. Morphea (Localized Scleroderma)
63. Nevi (Benign Melanocytic)
64. Necrobiosis Lipoidica
65. Nummular Eczema: An Update
66. Onychomycosis
67. Pemphigus Foliaceus and Pemphigus Erythematosus
68. Pemphigus Vegetans
69. Pemphigus Vulgaris
70. Drug-Induced Pemphigus
71. Pityriasis Lichenoides Acuta
72. Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica
73. Pityriasis Rosea
74. Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (Divergie 1863, Besnier 1889)
75. Polymorphic Light Eruption
76. The Cutaneous Porphyrias
77. Pruritus
78. Dermatologic Diseases: Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
79. Purpuras
80. Pyoderma Gangrenosum
81. Rosacea
82. SAPHO Syndrome
83. PAPA Syndrome
84. Sarcoidosis
85. Scabies
86. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
87. Seborrheic Keratosis
88. Sjögren's Syndrome
89. Skin Diseases from Metabolic, Endocrinologic Diseases
90. Skin Diseases from Marine Environment
91. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
92. Sweet Syndrome
93. Syphilis
94. Systemic Sclerosis
95. Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium
96. Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)
97. Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
98. Gonococcal Urethritis
99. Urethritis: Nongonococcal
100. Urticaria
101. Varicella
102. Vascular Birthmarks: Vascular Malformations and Haemangiomas
103. Vitiligo
104. Vulvar Diseases
105. Warts: Cutaneous and Anogenital
106. Xanthomas
Part II. Methods
107. Acne Scar Treatment
108. Surgery
109. Biopsy
110. Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetic Medicine
111. Capillaroscopy
112. Chemical Peelings
113. Cryosurgery
114. Dermoscopy of Non-melanocytic Skin Lesions
115. Dermoscopy of Pigmented Skin Lesions
116. Electrosurgery
117. Excimer Laser Therapy
118. Fillers and Soft Tissue Augmentation
119. Hair Examination
120. Immunofluorescence in Various Skin Diseases
121. Lasers: Ablative
122. Mohs Micrographic Surgery
123. Mycological Examination
124. Patch Testing
125. Photodynamic Therapy for Benign Lesions
126. Photodynamic Therapy for Malignant Skin Lesions
127. Phototherapy
128. Psychotherapeutic and Psychiatric Approach in Dermatovenereology
129. Sclerotherapy
130. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
131. Skin Resurfacing with Carbon Dioxide Laser
132. Thread Methods in Aesthetic Medicine
133. Trichopigmentation or Scalp Dermopigmentation
Part III. Drugs
134. Antibacterial Agents
135. Antifungal Drugs
136. Antihistamines
137. Antiviral Drugs in Dermatology and Venereology
138. Beta-Blockers for Hemangiomas
139. Biofeedback
140. Biologic Agents for Psoriasis
141. Skin Lightening Agents (Skin Bleaching Agents)
142. Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
143. Corticosteroids: Topical
144. Cytokine Therapy in Dermatology
145. Dapsone
146. Glucocorticoids: Systemic
147. Skin Androgen-Related Disorders: Hormonal Treatment
148. Hydroxychloroquine
149. Imiquimod
150. Immunotherapy for Melanoma
151. Insect Repellents
152. Microbiota and Microbiome in Dermatology: Clues to New Treatments
153. Prodrugs
154. Retinoids
155. Scabicides and Pediculicides
156. Sunscreens
157. Targeted Treatments for Cutaneous Melanoma
158. Topical Preparations and Vehicles
159. Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements