title: Psoriasis.
abstract: Patients with psoriasis can find the psychological impact of the disease as debilitating as the physical symptoms. Helen Cloote describes the different types of psoriasis and the treatment methods available and emphasises the important role of the nurse in helping patients to come to terms with this condition.
authors.affiliation: Benenden Hospital, Kent.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cloote
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001828:Body Image; D003033:Coal Tar / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008487:Medical History Taking; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015985:Precipitating Factors; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013256:Steroids; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D013256:Steroids; D014807:Vitamin D; D003033:Coal Tar