A Comprehensive Textbook of Psoriasis

This book is a comprehensive guide to the management of psoriasis, covering all aspects of the condition, from basic science, to pathology, epidemiology and clinical practice.

Beginning with an introduction, the following chapters discuss psoriasis and associated medical conditions, including as a systemic disease, arthritis, and in children.

Investigation techniques and diagnosis are discussed in depth and each topic concludes with a ‘key points to remember’ section. The final chapters describe complimentary therapies and diet and nutrition in the treatment of psoriasis.

The book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams to enhance learning.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to the management of psoriasis for practising dermatologists
• Covers numerous associated medical conditions
• In depth discussion on investigation techniques and diagnosis
• Each topic summarised with ‘key points to remember’ section

1. Introduction
2. Epidemiological Aspects of Psoriasis
3. Psoriasis in India
4. Genetic and Familial Factors in Psoriasis
5. Aetiology and Pathogenesis
6. Histology and Pathology
7. Clinical Presentations of Psoriasis
8. Types of Psoriasis
9. Assessing the Severity of Psoriasis
10. History of the Disease and Triggers
11. Effects of Psoriasis
12. Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis
13. Psoriatic Arthritis
14. Associations of Psoriasis
15. Psychiatric Comorbidity in Psoriasis
16. Childhood Psoriasis
17. Management of Psoriasis
18. Systemic Therapies for Psoriasis
19. Retinoids in Psoriasis
20. Calcineurin Inhibitors in Psoriasis
21. Methotrexate in Psoriasis
22. Azathioprine in Psoriasis
23. Fumaric Acid Esters
24. Hydroxyurea in Psoriasis
25. Leflunomide in Psoriasis
26. Mycophenolate Mofetil in Psoriasis
27. Sulfasalazine in Psoriasis
28. Tacrolimus in Psoriasis
29. 6-Thioguanine in Psoriasis
30. Retinoic Acid Metabolism Blocking Agents in Psoriasis
31. Rapamycin Inhibitors: Sirolimus, Everolimus
32. Thiazolidinediones in Psoriasis
33. Paclitaxel in Psoriasis
34. Neovastat in Psoriasis
35. The Strength of Recommendations for the Treatment of Psoriasis Using Traditional Systemic Therapies
36. Investigational Therapies in Psoriasis
37. Phototherapy in Psoriasis
38. Recent Advances in Phototherapy
39. Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in the Treatment of Psoriasis
40. Targeted Phototherapy in Psoriasis
41. Biological Agents for Psoriasis
42. Ambulatory Treatment (Day Care) for Psoriasis
43. Indications for Hospitalization in Psoriasis
44. Counseling and Patient Education in Psoriasis
45. Complimentary Therapies for Psoriasis
46. Diet and Nutrition in Psoriasis

Suggested Readings

Psoriasis at a Glance

Peerzada Sajad Ahmad MD
Registrar

Iffat Hassan MD
Professor and Head

Both at Department of Dermatology and STDs, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India