Psoriasis: a review of present and future management.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition prevalent in a significant minority of the population. Its cause is unknown and effective treatments are elusive. In this article, the authors examine the impact of the disease on patients' lives and describe how unproven treatments make skilled nursing essential for people with such a challenging and disabling disease.
Bardolph
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Department, Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire.
Ashton
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D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors