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Taylor & Francis Immunomodulatory and Cytotoxic Agents in Dermatology 1997 Edition by Charles J McDonald
This comprehensive resource guides the novice and expert alike in the use of potentially toxic immunomodulatory and cytotoxic drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases-covering the chemistry, pharmacology, mechanism of action, known toxicity, adverse effects, administration, and monitoring methods of specific agents. Table of contents :- Introduction: General Principles of Immunomodulatory and Cytotoxic Therapy, Charles J. McDonaldBiochemistry and Pharmacology of Specific DrugsAlkylating Agents, Charles J. McDonaldMethotrexate, Joseph R. Bertino and Shin MineishiPyrimidine Analogs, Marcia J. Browne and Jeffrey W. ClarkPurine Analogs, David Friedman and Joseph AlperAntiviral Agents, Monica L. McCrary, Omeed Memar, and Stephen TyringVinca Alkaloids and Epipodophyllotoxins, Alan B. WeitbergBleomycin, Charles J. McDonaldCytokines, Aditya K. Gupta, Ron Prussick, Gulnar M. Shivji, and Daniel N. SauderHydroxyurea: Mechanisms of Action and Usage in Dermatology, Jack L. Arbiser and Samuel L. MoschellaCyclosporine, Charles J. McDonaldRetinoids, Charles J. McDonaldMiscellaneous Agents-Vitamin D (Calcipotriol), Sharon Zellis and Stephanie PincusTreatment of Specific Dermatological DiseasesBullous Diseases: Pathogenesis and Treatment, Narciss Mobini and A. Razzaque AhmedConnective Tissue, Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases, Charles J. McDonaldEvaluation and Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides and the Sezary Syndrome, Timothy M. Kuzel and Joan GuitartImmunomodulatory and Cytotoxic Therapy of Vasculitis, Jeffrey P. Callen and Joseph JorizzoHyperproliferative Skin Diseases, Charles J. McDonaldPityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Leslie Robinson-Bostom and Charles J. McDonaldIcthyosis, Leslie Robinson-BostomKaposi's Sarcoma, Charles J. McDonaldMalignant Melanoma, Ruth Oratz and Jean-Claude BystrynTreatment of Cutaneous Viral Infections, Omeed M. Memar, Stephen K. Tyring, and Monica L. McCraryMonitoring for Adverse Effects, Stephen E. Wolverton