Psoriasis
A Patient's Guide
1st Edition
Published on 1. September 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-85317-599-2 (ISBN)
Description
This edition provides a comprehensive single-volume source of information on psoriasis for patients and the general public.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85317-599-2 (9781853175992)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
1. Foreword 2. What is Psoriasis? - What Causes Psoriasis Skin to Look as it Does? - Different Types of Psoriasis 3. Learning to Live with Psoriasis - Coping Mechanisms and Programmes 4. Psoriasis in Special Sites: Scalp, Nail, Skin-Fold and Genitals - Special Treatments and Care Required 5. Psoriatic Arthritis 6. Children with Psoriasis 7. Topical Therapy: Tars, Dithranol, Steroids, Vitamin A- and D-Related Creams, Gels and Lotions 8. Sunbathing, Ultraviolet and PUVA Therapy 9. Oral and Injectable Medications 10. Future Hopes for Finding a Cure 11. Case Studies 12. Questions and Answers about Psoriasis 13. Appendix