A Comprehensive Textbook of Psoriasis

DescriptionThis book is a comprehensive guide to the management of psoriasis, covering all aspects of the condition, from basic science, to pathology, epidemiology and clinical practice.Beginning with an introduction, the following chapters discuss psoriasis and associated medical conditions, including as a systemic disease, arthritis, and in children.Investigation techniques and diagnosis are discussed in depth and each topic concludes with a ‘key points to remember‘ section. The final chapters describe complimentary therapies and diet and nutrition in the treatment of psoriasis.The book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams to enhance learning.Key FeaturesDivided into 46 chapters with emphasis on almost all the aspects of psoriasis to make the textbook comprehensiveWritten in a simple and lucid language for easy reading and interpretationIncorporates newer therapies and recent burning issues in psoriasis such as metabolic syndrome, psychological morbidity, childhood psoriasis, biological in psoriasis and nonpharmacologival treatments in psoriasisIncorporates ‘important points to remember’ and the section ‘psoriasis at a glance’ for ready reckoning and to make it more comprehensiveIncorporates several color photographs for visual memory of various types of psoriasisDiscusses the establishment and newer principles and practice of treatmentUseful for medical students, general practitioners and residents in dermatology and internal medicine.Target AudiencePostgraduate students and dermatologists.Table of ContentsIntroductionEpidemiological Aspects of PsoriasisPsoriasis in IndiaGenetic and Familial Factors in PsoriasisAetiology and PathogenesisHistology and PathologyClinical Presentations of PsoriasisTypes of PsoriasisAssessing the Severity of PsoriasisHistory of the Disease and TriggersEffects of PsoriasisMetabolic Syndrome and PsoriasisPsoriatic ArthritisAssociations of PsoriasisPsychiatric Comorbidity in PsoriasisChildhood PsoriasisManagement of PsoriasisSystemic Therapies for PsoriasisRetinoids in PsoriasisCalcineurin Inhibitors in PsoriasisMethotrexate in PsoriasisAzathioprine in PsoriasisFumaric Acid EstersHydroxyurea in PsoriasisLeflunomide in PsoriasisMycophenolate Mofetil in PsoriasisSulfasalazine in PsoriasisTacrolimus in Psoriasis6-Thioguanine in PsoriasisRetinoic Acid Metabolism Blocking Agents in PsoriasisRapamycin Inhibitors: Sirolimus, EverolimusThiazolidinediones in PsoriasisPaclitaxel in PsoriasisNeovastat in PsoriasisThe Strength of Recommendations for the Treatment of Psoriasis Using Traditional Systemic TherapiesInvestigational Therapies in PsoriasisPhototherapy in PsoriasisRecent Advances in PhototherapyNarrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in the Treatment of PsoriasisTargeted Phototherapy in PsoriasisBiological Agents for PsoriasisAmbulatory Treatment (Day Care) for PsoriasisIndications for Hospitalization in PsoriasisCounseling and Patient Education in PsoriasisComplimentary Therapies for PsoriasisDiet and Nutrition in PsoriasisSuggested ReadingsPsoriasis at a Glance