Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which affects 2% of the population The impairment of quality of life in patients with psoriasis is significant T cell activation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis Traditional systemic therapies are effective but continuous use can be limited by side effects Biologics offer a new treatment option that targets specific stages of the inflammatory pathway Psychological management is a useful adjunct to standard psoriasis treatments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 564-568 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2005 |
Keywords
- Biologics
- Immunology
- Psoriasis
- Psychology
