Psoriasis |
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| Author:
| Menter, Alan
Smith, Catherine
Barker, Jonathan |
| Series title: | Fast Facts Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-85615-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Health Press Limited
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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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. Correct diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis can be problematic, and this book provides a thorough, practical account of the clinical...
More DescriptionThough 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. Correct diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis can be problematic, and this book provides a thorough, practical account of the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and range of modern therapies available. It should be an essential resource for anyone who manages psoriasis in the primary care setting.