title: Psoriasis.
abstract: Psoriasis is a common affliction that family practitioners and other primary care physicians are certain to encounter in their daily practice. This disease presents in many manifestations and in a diffuse patient population. The therapeutic tools available to combat this disease are numerous, as are their untoward effects. This article, directed at the primary care physician, is a review of the spectrum of psoriasis and its manifestations, diagnosis, and management.
authors.affiliation: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, USA. spfxv@aol.com
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Drew
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*