Expands the classic view of vitamin D action to include important effects on cellular proliferation, differentiation, and the immune system and covers the application of vitamin D therapy to a range of skin diseases. This reference comprehensively covers the most recent findings on the biochemistry of vitamin D and its biologically active form, vitamin D3 (VD), in the skin-detailing the extensive therapeutic benefits of VD and synthetic VD analogs, particularly in the treatment of psoriasis. The only up-to-date monograph on ...
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Expands the classic view of vitamin D action to include important effects on cellular proliferation, differentiation, and the immune system and covers the application of vitamin D therapy to a range of skin diseases. This reference comprehensively covers the most recent findings on the biochemistry of vitamin D and its biologically active form, vitamin D3 (VD), in the skin-detailing the extensive therapeutic benefits of VD and synthetic VD analogs, particularly in the treatment of psoriasis. The only up-to-date monograph on dermatological vitamin D behavior from both molecular and clinical perspectives. 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.
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Add this copy of Vitamin D in Dermatology to cart. $27.48, very good condition, Sold by Dotcom liquidators / dc1 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Worth, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by CRC Press.
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Fine. 8vo. xii, 360pp, index, references, bw & col ills. Or laminated boards. As new. A collection of essays of the uses and role of Vitamin D with particular reference to dermatology. Highly technical medical reference with all contributors being experts on their fields. Major sections include: Mechanisms of Action & Metabolism; Target Cells and Actions in Skin; Therapeutic Use in Psoriasis; and Therapeutic Use in Other Skin Diseases (this last including Ichthyosis, other keratinization disorders, scleroderma, and cutaneous malignancies).
Add this copy of Vitamin D in Dermatology to cart. $58.73, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by CRC Press.
