Neuroimmunology of the Skin

Basic Neuroimmunology of the Skin.- Neuroanatomy of the Skin.- Neuroreceptors and Mediators.- Autonomic Effects on the Skin.- Immune Circuits of the Skin.- Modulation of Immune Cells by Products of Nerves.- Regulation of Immune Cells by POMC Peptides.- Regulation of Cutaneous Immunity by Catecholamines.- The Role of Neuropeptide Endopeptidases in Cutaneous Immunity.- Neuroinflammation and Toll-Like Receptors in the Skin.- Stress and Cutaneous Immunity.- Neuroendocrine Regulation of Skin Immune Response.- Effects of Psychological Stress on Skin Immune Function: Implications for Immunoprotection Versus Immunopathology.- Photoneuroimmunology: Modulation of the Neuroimmune System by UV Radiation.- Neurobiology of Skin Appendages.- Neurobiology of Hair.- Neurobiology of Sebaceous Glands.- Neurobiology of Skin Appendages: Eccrine, Apocrine, and Apoeccrine Sweat Glands.- The Nervous System and the Pathophysiology of Skin Disorders.- Neurophysiology of Itch.- Neuroimmunologic Cascades in the Pathogenesis of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.- Neuroimmunology of Atopic Dermatitis.- Stress and Urticaria.- Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea.- Wound Healing and Stress.

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"Granstein and Luger boldly went where no one has gone before. ... they have successfully compiled a book which cuts across scientific disciplines, ranging from dermatology, immunology, neurobiology and psychology. ... it is a useful tool to comprehend how the psychological state - such as stress perception - triggers or aggravates skin diseases. ... The book gives valuable inspiration for both, basic scientists and clinicians, and future cross-cutting research endeavours as well as their clinical translation can be envisioned to arise from reading this book." (Petra Arck, Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Vol. 7 (11), November, 2009)