Psoriasis: A Closer Look

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. This book is a comprehensive guide to the management of psoriasis, with the latest advances and knowledge in the field. It includes chapters on medical comorbidities, investigation techniques, and treatment methods, and is highly illustrated with clinical photographs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of red, flaky, crusty patches of skin adorned with silvery scales. These patches typically manifest on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back, although they can emerge anywhere on the body. While most individuals experience only small patches, in some cases, the patches may cause itching or soreness. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that typically follows periods of minimal or mild symptoms, interspersed with periods of more severe symptoms (NHS Choices).

This comprehensive book serves as a concise guide to the management of psoriasis. The new edition has undergone a thorough revision and update to provide clinicians and trainees with the most recent advancements and knowledge in the field.

The book begins with an introduction to the condition, encompassing its epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology, and clinical manifestations. The subsequent chapters delve into psoriasis in the context of various medical comorbidities, such as pregnancy, HIV infection, systemic disease, and pediatric cases.

Detailed descriptions of investigation techniques and treatment methods are provided, along with comprehensive discussions of complications and psychological aspects. A brand new chapter on dermoscopy has been included in this second edition.

To enhance learning, the text is extensively illustrated with clinical photographs, and each chapter includes extensive references. The previous edition of this book, published in 2014, was highly acclaimed and received widespread recognition.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789354659805
Edition number: 2 Revised edition