Abstract
Psoriasis is a common, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease characterized by red, heavily scaled plaques. The disease affects over one million people in the UK and causes significant physical, psychological and societal impact. There is limited understanding regarding the exact pathogenesis of the disease although it is believed to be a consequence of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. Treatments vary from topical therapies, such as dithranol, for disease of limited extent (
Original language | English |
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Journal | Molecular BioSystems |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2015 |