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
Etiology
The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to have a genetic component. Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking. Individuals with psoriasis may suffer from depression and loss of self-esteem. As such, quality of life is an important factor in evaluating the severity of the disease. There are many treatments available but because of its chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
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
References
Some of the information on this page was taken from the following public-domain resource: "Questions and Answers about Psoriasis", National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases