AutoImmune Blistering Disease Part I, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBD) comprise a diverse group of rare but potentially severe disorders characterized by autoantibody-mediated damage to structural components of the skin and mucous membranes. Accurate diagnosis and early recognition of their clinical features are essential for timely management and improved patient outcomes. The first volume of this two-part issue provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnostic principles and clinical presentations of AIBD, authored by an internationally recognized panel of experts.

Key Features

• Focused coverage of diagnosis and clinical features of autoimmune blistering diseases
• Authoritative, international contributors with extensive clinical and research expertise
• Detailed discussions of major AIBDs, including: Pemphigus Vulgaris
• Pemphigus Foliaceus - Linear IgA Bullous Disease
• Special attention to appendage involvement, including hair and nail loss in AIBD
• Clinically oriented content supporting accurate recognition and differential diagnosis
• Foundational framework that complements the second volume on management and therapy 

Product Details

• Series: The Clinics: Dermatology
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (June 27, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1455710334
• ISBN-13: 978-1455710331
• eText ISBN: 9781455712489