Vitamin D in Dermatology

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 Dermatologyhighlights 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.