SKIN DISEASE: PSORIASIS
Vrushali V. Shelar*, Santosh A. Waghmare, Hemant V. Kamble and Kalyani S. Dhamal
ABSTRACT
Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a spectrum of clinical phenotypes and results from the interplay of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Psoriasis is found worldwide but the prevalence varies among different ethnic groups. There are several clinical cutaneous manifestations of psoriasis but most commonly the disease presents as chronic, symmetrical, erythematous, scaling papules and plaques. The epidemiology, clinical features, and impact on quality of life of psoriasis are reviewed. Psoriasis cannot currently be cured, but management should aim to minimise physical and psychological harm by treating patients early in the disease process, identifying and preventing associated multimorbidity, instilling lifestyle modifications, and employing a personalised approach to treatment.
Keywords: Psoriasis, Plaque, Pustular, biologic.
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