Psoriasis
Psoriasis | |
A young man whose back and arms are affected by psoriasis. | |
ICD-10 | L40 |
ICD-9 | 696 |
OMIM | 177900 |
DiseasesDB | 10895 |
MedlinePlus | 000434 |
MeSH | D011565 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Psoriasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies | Social Impact | Case Studies