Poor adherence to medication during chronic self-treatment is very common in dermatology, a specialty dominated by local treatments which are often difficult to apply. This unique book offers valuable tips to solve the problem of patient adherence in dermatology. It offers advice to the prescribing dermatologist to improve patient interaction and communication skills, leading to a better patient adherence rate. Written by international experts of the field, global variation of treatment habits are taken into account and described. Further, CME questions and answers add to the usefulness for the reader.

Introduction: Dermatological Self-Treatment Practices, Failure and Challenge.- Adherence to Medication, Theory and General Background.- Adherence in Dermatology, Problem and Perspectives.- Dermatological Treatment Around the World and Cultural Differences in Treatment Habits Interfering with Adherence to Dermatological Medication.- The Prescribing Dermatologist, Treatment Initiation and Reinforcement.- Measurement of Adherence to Medication and Electronic Surveillance.- Skin pharmacology and Self-Application of Creams and Ointments.- Educational Activities to Improve Adherence to Medication in Dermatology.- Continuing Medical Education (CME).