Skin Diseases in the Immunosuppressed
In this book, expert dermatologists review state of the art knowledge concerning the clinical presentation and management of cutaneous diseases that develop in immunosuppressed individuals, including transplant recipients, those with primary immunodeficie
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Skin Diseases in the Immunosuppressed
Oscar R. Colegio Editor
Skin Diseases in the Immunosuppressed
Editor Oscar R. Colegio MD, PhD Department of Dermatology Yale School of Medicine New Haven, CT, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-68788-9 ISBN 978-3-319-68790-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68790-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018933023 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
Prior to my lung transplant which was performed 5 years ago, I never had abnormal skin growths or even the hint of potentially dangerous skin cancer forming. Within 6 months of my new daily routine of antirejection medications, I had to find a dermatologist with experience with transplants, to monitor the new me and the frequent basal cell, squamous cell growths on various parts of my body. Now a 6-month scheduled body scan with my dermatologist offers protection and comfort. JM, lung transplant recipient As a child suffering from head to toe skin infections of various types without a concrete diagnosis, treatments varied and at best were trial and error. Entering young adulthood with medical advancements, clinical trials, and studies, a diagnosis of the underlining cause of primary immunodeficiency was determined. At last a treatment plan targeting those specific needs was put in place, and as a result the skin infections both viral and bacterial began to improve. Today, as a senior on maintenance IVIG therapy and antibiotics along with preventative care visits and an amazing healthcare team, my skin problems have diminished
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