Psoriasis Research: Concerns and Challenges

Charlie Harris

ISBN 10: 1632426226 / ISBN 13: 9781632426222

Published by Foster Academics Jun 2019, 2019

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Neuware - Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, which is marked by the formation of abnormal skin or skin patches that are red, dry, scaly and itchy. It varies in severity from skin formations in small, localized areas to complete body coverage. It can be of various types, such as plaque, inverse, guttate, pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis. It is considered to be a non-contagious genetic disease. It can be triggered by environmental factors or injury to the skin. There is no known cure for psoriasis, but certain measures can be taken for the control of symptoms, such as using immune system suppressing medications, steroid and vitamin D3 creams, and ultraviolet light exposure. Patients with psoriasis are at a high risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, lymphomas and depression. The objective of this book is to give a general view of psoriasis, its concerns and challenges. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of psoriasis treatment and management. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

Seller Inventory # 9781632426222

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psoriasis Research: Concerns and Challenges
• Publisher: Foster Academics Jun 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1632426226
• ISBN 13: 9781632426222
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 178H x 14D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 178 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 599 grams

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Synopsis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, which is marked by the formation of abnormal skin or skin patches that are red, dry, scaly and itchy. It varies in severity from skin formations in small, localized areas to complete body coverage. It can be of various types, such as plaque, inverse, guttate, pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis. It is considered to be a non-contagious genetic disease. It can be triggered by environmental factors or injury to the skin. There is no known cure for psoriasis, but certain measures can be taken for the control of symptoms, such as using immune system suppressing medications, steroid and vitamin D3 creams, and ultraviolet light exposure. Patients with psoriasis are at a high risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, lymphomas and depression. The objective of this book is to give a general view of psoriasis, its concerns and challenges. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of psoriasis treatment and management. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.