Skin Diseases in the Immunosuppressed 1st ed

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 immunodeficiencies, and HIV sufferers. Throughout the book, correlations are made with iatrogenic, primary, and acquired immunodeficiencies. A major aim is to enable dermatologists to identify the specific immunosuppressant responsible for a specific adverse effect, whether benign or malignant, in patients receiving a complex medication regimen in the setting of transplantation. Further, the book will help the dermatologist to distinguish the cutaneous adverse effects of antiviral agents from effects arising directly from advancing HIV disease. Recognition of the cutaneous manifestations of often less common primary immunodeficiencies will also be emphasized. A final goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing dermatologists with treatment strategies for skin disease arising in the immunosuppressed state. This book will be invaluable for a broad audience, from practicing dermatologists to medical and dermatology residents.

Oscar R. Colegio gained a PhD from Yale University (Department of Cell Biology) in 2003 and was awarded his MD by Yale University School of Medicine in the following year. After a residency and a fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at the university, Dr. Colegio became an Instructor of Dermatology at Yale in 2009, was appointed Assistant Professor in 2010, and was appointed Associate Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Surgery in 2016. Dr. Colegio is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and a recipient of the Hugh L. Dwyer Resident Award for Clinical Excellence. In 2013 he was a finalist in the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Clinical Investigator Award. He has taught a variety of courses at Yale, including on Skin Physiology and Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases. Since 2009 he has been a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Research Committee of the International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative. Dr. Colegio is a reviewer for a number of leading journals.