Monographs in Contact Allergy, Volume 3: Topical Drugs

This third volume in an authoritative series on contact allergens provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis caused by topical drugs. Authored by Anton C. de Groot, the book presents in-depth monographs on all known topical medications associated with contact allergy, combining clinical relevance with rigorous literature review. It serves as an essential reference for understanding the mechanisms, diagnosis, and clinical implications of allergic reactions to topical pharmaceuticals.

Key Features

• Extensive Monographs: Covers all 384 topical drugs known to cause contact allergy or allergic contact dermatitis.
• Structured Drug Profiles: Each monograph includes identification, epidemiology, case reports, cross-reactions, patch test sensitization, photocontact allergy, and immediate contact reactions such as contact urticaria.
• Comprehensive Literature Review: Provides an exhaustive review of published research on allergenic topical drugs.
• Chemical and Regulatory Detail: Lists IUPAC names, synonyms, CAS and EC numbers, chemical and structural formulas, and Merck Index references, with practical advice on patch testing.
• Beyond Drugs: Includes dedicated chapters on contact allergy to non-drug ingredients in topical pharmaceuticals.
• Expanded Scope: Previews delayed-type allergy to systemic drugs, setting the stage for Volume 4 of the series.
• Target Audience: Dermatologists, allergists, immunologists, and clinicians with an interest in drug-induced contact allergy.

Product details

• Publisher : CRC Press; 1st edition (16 Feb. 2021)
• Language: : English
• ISBN-10 : 0367236931
• ISBN-13 : 978-0367236939
• ISBN-13 : 9780367236939
• eText ISBN: 9781000367911