This is a concise yet thorough review of the diagnosis and treatment of many forms of psoriasis and covers current concepts in the ever-expanding field of psoriasis pathophysiology. Emerging concerns, such as systemic disease associations, quality of life, and psoriatic arthritis, are discussed, plus recent advances in basic science and clinical trial data. The book is of interest to all physicians with an interest in inflammatory skin diseases with systemic associations, including dermatologists in training and practice, candidates for post-registration qualifications, primary care physicians, emergency physicians, and senior medical students.

Psoriasis

Medical Books

Menter, Alan

Stoff, Benjamin

Medicine

CRC-Press

Though rarely life threatening, psoriasis is a common and, at its worst, tormenting disease that has a major impact on a patient's lifestyle and relationships. Progress in understanding the causes and mechanisms underlying psoriasis, together with the move towards increased community-based care, means that clinical practice is continually changing.

Psoriasis Fast Facts Series

Smith, Donna

Barker, Jonathan

Health Pr

Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX. Pocket-sized text provides a comprehensive and practical management approach to psoriasis. Describes various clinical presentations as well as a wide range of therapeutic agents. Includes new chapters devoted to biological response modifiers and psoriatic arthritis. Previous edition: c2002. Softcover.

Psoriasis Fast Facts

Smith, Catherine

Psoriasis can no longer be considered a mere skin disease - it is a spectrum of different conditions requiring a spectrum of different treatments. Yet the systemic and psychosocial consequences of the condition often go unrecognized. The fourth edition of this refreshingly readable handbook explores the potential to improve the quality of life of patients by reducing the range of comorbidities associated with psoriasis, including arthritis, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Fast Facts: Psoriasis is packed with practical information on all aspects of this increasingly treatable disease, including: • a concise review of the immunologic and genetic aspects of the disease • a well-illustrated guide to clinical presentation and differential diagnosis • all management options, from topical treatments to current and emerging receptor-targeted therapies • a commonsense approach to management by rotating and combining therapies • a fully updated chapter on psoriatic arthritis 'Fast Facts: Psoriasis' is essential reading for the primary care team, dermatology trainees and specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology and rheumatology who want to learn all about psoriasis but have little time to spare. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Clinical presentation • Differential diagnosis • General management approach • Topical Therapy • Phototherapy and photochemotherapy • Systemic therapy • Receptor-targeted (biological) therapies • Psoriatic arthritis • Future trends • Useful resources

Fast Facts: Psoriasis

Health Press

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