This comprehensive volume offers a one-stop reference for everything related to dermatologic therapeutics—covering both foundational knowledge and the latest advancements in the field. Designed for clarity and depth, the book offers a concise, yet thorough explanations of each drug, including, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications, clinical applications adverse effects. Besides, the utility of these drugs in pregnancy, lactation, pediatric, and geriatric populations has also been highlighted .

Whether you're exploring systemic or topical therapies, this book provides a detailed roadmap. It delves into non-biologic immunomodulators, anti-androgens, attenuated androgens, anti-parasitic agents, vitamins and minerals, and drugs used in psychodermatology. Further, in the section on miscellaneous drugs, drugs like rivaroxaban, bosentan, sildenafil, naltrexone, oral anticholinergic drugs and metformin have been very comprehensively discussed, which often are missed in most dermatology textbooks. Additionally, for newer drugs, the presentation takes into consideration all recent relevant data, including the rationale regarding the utility of that drug for the concerned indication.

Enhanced with clear flow diagrams and structured insights, this book is an indispensable resource for dermatologists, medical students, and healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of therapeutic strategies in dermatology. This is volume 2 of the set of three volumes.

Dr. Aditya Kumar Bubna is a Dermatologist, currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, India. He has more than 50 publications in national and international journals. His particular interest is dermatologic therapeutics, with a keen interest on various pharmacologic and therapeutic aspects of dermatologic drugs, both topical and systemic. He feels that a thorough knowledge in this regard assists in the introduction of innovative strategies, that can significantly aid in reducing the frequency of conventional drug administration, thereby helping in alleviating the prevalence of side effects. He further percieves that safety and efficacy of drugs go hand in hand when it comes to treating patients, and a thorough knowledge of these drugs therefore becomes essential for all clinicians.

His other interest in this field includes dermatopathology, an indispensable facet of diagnostic dermatology.