Autoimmune Diseases of the Skin: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Management

This volume provides an overview and a survey of new discoveries in the broad spectrum of cutaneous autoimmune disorders, for clinicians, scientists and practitioners in dermatology, medicine, rheumatology, ENT, pediatrics and ophthalmology. The book is intended to broaden understanding of the pathophysiology of cutaneous autoimmune disorders and to provide a practical guide to identifying and treating these conditions. The book is illustrated with many tables, illustrative figures and clinical color photographs. The second edition has includes new chapters on autoimmune pigmentary disorders (vitiligo), hair loss (alopecia areata) and cutaneous symptoms of rheumatic disorders.