Main description:

Given the multitude of new treatment options for psoriasis, including topicals, phototherapy, oral systemic therapy, and injectable biologics, the treatment of the disease has truly become an art. Evidence-Based Psoriasis passes on this art to practicing physicians in a very practical and easy-to-use format, focusing on mild, moderate, and severe psoriasis. Offering evidence-based information in a concise text, this book discusses new treatment options, including topicals, phototherapy, oral systemic therapy, and injectable biolgoics. This text also describes unique methods of use, such as sequential and combination therapy, and is written for practicing dermatologists, residents, and primary care physicians. Evidence-Based Psoriasis also includes high quality color photographs and tables for quick and easy reference.

Contents:

Table of Contents:

Evidence-Based Psoriasis - Diagnosis and Treatment

Part of Updates in Clinical Dermatology Series

Editors:

Tina Bhutani

Wilson Liao

Mio Nakamura

Chapter 1. Psoriasis: Overview and Diagnosis

Grace W. Kimmel, Mark Lebwohl

Chapter 2. Topical Treatments

Caleb Jeon, Sahil Sekhon, Tina Bhutani, John Koo

Chapter 3. Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy

James L. Griffith, Allison J. Zarbo, Henry W. Lim

Chapter 4. Oral Agents for Psoriasis

Kristen M. Beck, Eric J. Yang, Tina Bhutani

Chapter 5. Biologics

Sahil Sekhon, Caleb Jeon, and Wilson Liao

Chapter 6. Future Therapeutics in Psoriasis

Abigail Cline, Kayla H. Felix, Elias Oussedik, Leah A. Cardwell, and Steven R. Feldman

Chapter 7. Combination Therapy

Mio Nakamura, Caleb Jeon, and John Koo

Chapter 8. Maximizing Treatment Compliance in Psoriasis

Kody Heubach, Leah A. Cardwell, and Steven R. Feldman