Handbook of Psoriasis [Paperback]

Charles Camisa (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405109270 | ISBN-13: 978-1405109277 | Publication Date: May 23, 2005 | Edition: 2

The new second edition of the Handbook of Psoriasis remains an easy-to-read but detailed text on a common skin disease which affects 2% of the world's population. The text is designed as a reference for both the specialist and the primary care physician and can be read cover-to-cover in a week. Each chapter stands alone as a reference to a specific topic but is clearly cross-referenced to offer a more detailed perspective.

This new edition runs the full gamut from pathogenesis to clinical variants of psoriasis to individual treatments with emphasis on standard protocols. Each chapter has been carefully updated to reflect developments in the last five years and new chapters cover such topics as childhood psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and biologic immunotherapy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Several evenings reading this book in its entirety would be time well spent." British Journal of Dermatology, Feb 1999

"Every dermatology unit should possess a copy of this book."
Dermatology in Practice, Nov 2000

"It is as comprehensive as one would expect in relevant chapters of major dermatology textbooks, with the added inclusion of practical therapeutic tips, check lists and detailed regimes.'
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1998

"Camisa's new edition of the Handbook of Psoriasis will be a very useful reference for doctors treating psoriasis patients. Camisa originally published a hardcover reference book on psoriasis in the early 1990s. This is the second edition of a handbook that is designed as a companion to that original book. However, it is a complete book in its own right and a comprehensive summary of current knowledge about psoriasis and treatment of this condition in dermatological medicine. All chapters are well cross-referenced with recent literature articles, useful for a dermatologist wishing to follow up a particular direction. The book has an updated review on all conventional therapies and a final chapter on the new biological agents. Such is the pace of development with these new therapies that this final chapter almost seems dated. The chapter, however, still contains an excellent summary of the differences and similarities between these remarkable and new potential treatments for psoriasis. This book is recommended as an inexpensive addition to a dermatologist's library, providing a well-researched update of recent literature on psoriasis."
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, Nov, 2005

Book Description

Handbook of Psoriasis in this new second edition remains an easy-to-read but detailed text on a common skin disease which affects 2% of the world's population. The text is designed as a reference for both the specialist and the primary care physician and can be read cover-to-cover in a week. Each chapter stands alone as a reference to a specific topic but is clearly cross-referenced to offer a more detailed perspective.This new edition runs the full gamut from pathogenesis to clinical variants of psoriasis to individual treatments with emphasis on standard protocols. Each chapter has been carefully updated to reflect developments in the last five years and new chapters cover such topics as childhood psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and biologic immunotherapy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (May 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405109270
• ISBN-13: 978-1405109277
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,297,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Charles Camisa has been a Board Certified Dermatologist for 28 years with a special interest in the treatment of PSORIASIS with ultraviolet light, topical, and internal medicines. I also specialize in other diseases that benefit from UV phototherapy such as Eczema, Vitiligo, and Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma.
My other subspecialty interest is diagnosing and treating autoimmune conditions that affect the mouth and lips. These include Lichen Planus, Lupus, cheilitis, canker sores, and the Pemphigoid/Pemphigus complex. I have performed numerous research studies of drugs for the above diseases and written over 140 articles and chapters in textbooks on them.
I have authored three textbooks on psoriasis called Psoriasis (1994), Handbook of Psoriasis (1998), and Handbook of Psoriasis, ed.2 (2004) all published by Blackwell.
I have given hundreds of lectures on all topics of medical dermatology to varied audiences. Recent honors include being selected as Practitioner of the Year by the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in 2007 and Top Doctor in 2009 by Castle Connolly. My colleagues named a rare genetic skin condition after me (the Camisa Disease or Syndrome) based on my published desciptions of a large affected family in several articles published in the 1980's and 90's.
After completing my training in 1981 at the NYU Skin and Cancer Unit, I have devoted my career to the treatment,teaching,study,and writing about skin diseases. I am proud to have served with only these four prestigious groups: Ohio State University, Cleveland Clinic (Ohio), Cleveland Clinic (Florida), and Riverchase Dermatology (Naples/Ft. Myers).






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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Patients AND Professionals, September 17, 2004

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Chasing Thirty "Tara" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Psoriasis (Paperback)

As a full time Phototherapist in a busy Dermatology practice, I find "The Handbook of Psoriasis; Second Edition", indispendable. After reading Dr. Camisa's book I find myself able to provide better patient care, through an increased insight into the disease that the majority of my patients suffer from. I also highly recommend this book to my patients as a tool through which they can better understand and control their conditon, as it is written in such a manner that both the professional and patient can gather valuable, useful information.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent addition to any Dermatologists bookshelf, October 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Psoriasis (Paperback)

The Handbook of Psoriasis would make an excellent addition to any Dermatologist's bookshelf. Concise and complete, this reference provides current and pertinent information on all aspects of psoriasis ranging from classification and genetics to pathology and treatment. The chapters pertaining to treatment are especially comprehensive and would definitely assist the clinician in the treatment of this often frustrating illness, regardless of their career level. I was very impressed by the discussion on the immunosuppressant and retinoid drugs. Nebulous topics in most texts, Camisa eloquently clarifies the most essential factors regarding the use of these drugs(critical information that will be valuable not only for psoriasis but other dermatological disease entities as well). A definite "keeper" of a book which I highly recommend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, June 9, 2000

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Food Fan (Saint Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Psoriasis (Paperback)

As a resident in dermatology, I can strongly recommend this book. It provides concise thorough chapters on many aspects psoriasis, including its different clinical manifestations. Perhaps of most use are the chapters on treatment which summarise very well how to use the oral immunosupressive medications, retinoids, tar, light and more. Highly recommended for 1st and 2nd years.