
Psoriasis
A Patient's Guide, Third Edition
Nicholas J. Lowe(Author)
CRC Press
3rd Edition
Published on 8. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-84184-309-4 (ISBN)
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Description
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases, affecting as many as one in fifty adults. In the past, sufferers have had to live with the knowledge that they could suffer an outbreak at any time. However, dermatologists now have a clearer understanding of how treatments work and how psoriasis develops. Therefore, psoriasis treatments are changing, and this updated edition includes information on those new treatments. Informative, compact and easy-to-read, Psoriasis: A Patient's Guide is designed to provide the reader with a complete review of this disorder and the different treatments currently available. Points are illustrated with color photographs, and tables and figures give quick access to information. The book contains ten case studies and concludes with a question and answer section, as well as an appendix of resources worldwide. Both dermatologists and the public will find this text useful.
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Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
50 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84184-309-4 (9781841843094)
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Content
Introduction. What is psoriasis? Learning to live with psoriasis - coping mechanisms and programs. Psoriasis in special sites: scalp, nail, skin-fold and genitals - special treatments and care required. Psoriatic arthritis. Children with psoriasis. Topical therapy: steroids, vitamin D- and A-related creams, lotions and gels, tars and dithranol. Sunbathing, ultraviolet and PUVA Therapy. Oral and injectable medications. Biologic- and immune-modifying drugs in psoriasis. Future hopes for finding a cure: case studies, questions and answers about psoriasis.