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Psoriasis Drug Development

The majority of psoriasis drugs currently in development are targeted towards increasing the efficacy of treatments while reducing the adverse effects.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Prognosis

With the appropriate treatment and management techniques, the symptoms of psoriasis can usually be well controlled.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Historical Treatment

People have suffered from psoriasis throughout history with references to the condition in biblical times, and there is evidence of the condition in remains of Egyptian mummies. Various treatments have been used throughout different time periods to manage the symptoms.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Alternative Therapy

In addition to the standard treatments for psoriasis, including phototherapy, topical and systemic applications, there are various alternative therapies that may also be effective. The details of these therapies are outlined below.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Photochemotherapy

Psoriasis photochemotherapy refers to a specific treatment involving the administration of psoralen with ultraviolet A (UVA) phototherapy, which is usually shortened to PUVA phototherapy.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Systemic Treatment

Systemic treatments for psoriasis in oral of injectable form are typically recommended for patients with insufficient response to topical treatments and phototherapy.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Phototherapy

Phototherapy, also sometimes known as light therapy, involves the administration of ultraviolet radiation at certain wavelengths for medical purposes. It is often used as a treatment for psoriasis, particularly when there has been insufficient response to first-line topical treatments.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Treatment

There are various treatments available for psoriasis that may be administered topically, systemically or with phototherapy. Biologic response modifiers are a specific class of medications that target the immune response in the body. Each of these treatment types is discussed below.

21 Nov 2009

What causes Psoriasis?

The exact cause of psoriasis is not well understood, but it is generally accepted that there are a number of factors that may contribute to an individual’s susceptibility to the condition and trigger symptoms.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Genetic Factors

Understanding the genetic influence on the molecular mechanisms and pathways that cause psoriasis is useful in its prevention and treatment.

21 Nov 2009

Living With Psoriasis

The severity of psoriasis can vary greatly among different patients, and the impact on the quality of life is also highly variable as a result.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Epidemiology

There is comprehensive information on the prevalence of psoriasis, severity of symptoms, and health care costs.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Diagnosis

The diagnosis of psoriasis is usually made upon physical skin examination, following a discussion about the family and medical history of the patient.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Clinical Classification

It is useful to classify psoriasis to help guide the appropriate treatment decisions.

21 Nov 2009

Psoriasis Types

The symptoms of psoriasis are not the same for all patients and vary considerably according to the type of psoriasis responsible. The following types of psoriasis may affect patients and are characterized by unique signs.

21 Nov 2009

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis represents a chronic inflammatory skin condition with a complex pathophysiology and significant genetic background.

21 Nov 2009

Autoimmune Disease Development Of Therapies

Treatment of autoimmune disorders involves three major approaches...

21 Nov 2009

Types of Autoimmune Disease

There are several different types of autoimmune disease that may affect different organs and systems in the body.

21 Nov 2009

What is Autoimmune Disease?

Like all other animals in the animal kingdom, humans also possess an immune system. The main functions of the immune system are to defend the body from germs and other foreign invaders.

21 Nov 2009

Eczema Types

Eczema is a skin condition characterized by inflammation, itchiness and discharge. There is no one systematic classification of various types and forms of eczema. While one classification uses the location to describe eczema like hand eczema another describes it by appearance (e.g. eczema craquele or discoid eczema).

21 Nov 2009