Intro; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Advances in Integrative Dermatology: Modifying the Concepts from the Past to Change the Future of Dermatology; Introduction; Integrative Dermatology: Conventional and Complementary Dermatology; Conventional Dermatology; Complementary Dermatology; Pillars of the Integrative Approach; Physical Findings; Biological Factors: The Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine-Immune System; Psychological Aspects: Psychodermatology and Quality of Life; Social Perspective: Social Interactions that Worsen or Improve Patient's Lives
Classification of Psychodermatological DiseasesDermatitis Artefacta; Delusions of Parasitosis; Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder); Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder; Psychogenic Pruritus; Management Guidelines; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Acne; Introduction and Epidemiology; Clinical Features and Classification; Perspective of Multifactorial Etiopathogenesis and Relevance of an Integrative Approach; The Sebaceous Gland: Sebum Synthesis and Acne -- An Overview; Propionibacterium acnes; Disorder of Follicular Keratinization
Environmental Overview: The Ecology and the SkinConclusion; References; Chapter 2 Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine-Immunology: A Psychobiological Concept; Bidirectional PNEI Cross-talk in Dermatology: The Gut-Brain-Skin Axis; Alteration of PNEI Homeostasis, Inflammation, and Dermatologic Diseases; Low-Dose Medicine (LDM): Theoretical, Physiological, and Biochemical Bases; Low-Dose Medicine and Skin Diseases: Preclinical Studies; Low-Dose Medicine and Skin Diseases: Clinical Results; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine; Introduction
Innate and Adaptive ImmunityAndrogens; Endocannabinoids; CRH-ACTH: Cortisol Axis, Psychological Stress, and Acne; Diet, Lifestyle Habits, and Environmental Factors; Genetics; Psychopathology and Quality of Life Impairment: An Overview; Assessment of Patients with Acne; Management; Conventional Topical and Oral Treatment; Physical Modalities; Diet, Lifestyle Habits and Environmental Factors; Psychological Interventions; Other Complementary Treatments; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Rosacea; Introduction and Epidemiology; Risk Factors and Triggers; Quality of Life; Associated Diseases