ABSTRACT

There has been an increase in the use of systemic drug therapy for skin diseases during recent years. This reflects advances in drug development but many are potent drugs which can have serious or life threatening adverse effects. Aimed at dermatologists and general practitioners, this book provides an accessible and concise aid to prescribing and

Section One: Acitretin. Acne antibiotics. Androgens. Antiandrogens. Antifungal drugs (Griseofulvin, Terbinafine, Azoles, Itraconazole, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Amphoteracin B, Flucytosine). Antihistimines. Anti-malarial drugs. Azathioprine. Ciclosporin. Clofazamin. Colchicine. Corticosteroids. Cyclophosamide. Dapsone. Hydroxyurea. Interferons. Intravenous Immunoglobin. Isotretinoin. Methotrexate. Nicotinamide. Psoralens. Sulphapydridine. Thalidomide. Section Two: Treatment in pregnancy and lactation. Treatment in childhood. Treatment in patients with kidney disease. Treatment in patients with liver disease.