Understanding the pathophysiology of psoriasis: a nursing perspective.
A chronic genetic disease, psoriasis affects 1% to 3% of the U.S. population. Understanding the basic pathophysiology, the precipitating and genetic factors, and the current therapeutic management of psoriasis is important when developing approaches to patient care.
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D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy