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Product Identifiers
PublisherKarger A&G, S.
ISBN-103805591519
ISBN-139783805591515
eBay Product ID (ePID)102870565
Product Key Features
Number of Pages196 Pages
Publication NameManagement of Psoriasis
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDermatology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Psychiatry / General
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorP. Itin
SeriesCurrent Problems in Dermatology Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight24 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2009-017067
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number38
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.5/26
SynopsisTreatments for psoriasis often present a therapeutic challenge to physicians because, besides affecting the skin, psoriasis may be associated with various comorbidities (for instance, depression, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease and, in severe psoriasis, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases). Written by renowned experts, this volume gives a comprehensive overview of psoriasis and its various comorbidities. It describes the treatment modalities for mild and moderate-to-severe psoriasis, including topical, phototherapeutic and conventional systemic treatments (e.g. acitretine, methotrexate and cyclosporine), as well as biological therapies (e.g. alefacept, etanercept, adalimumab and infliximab). The chapters on biological therapies focus on key safety issues. Further included are chapters on the management of childhood psoriasis and psoriasis in distinctive locations, such as the scalp, face, flexures, palm/soles and nails. Finally, future therapeutic modalities, with the focus on small molecules and potential biological therapies, are discussed. This publication will make significant reading to dermatologists and all physicians dealing with psoriasis, in particular general practitioners, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, cardiologists and diabetologists.
LC Classification NumberRL321.M36 2009
