title: Chronic plaque psoriasis: an overview.
abstract: Psoriasis can have a dramatic effect on patients' lives. Karina Jackson describes the symptoms, possible causes and treatment options and outlines the role of the nurse in assessment and ongoing management.
authors.affiliation: St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Karina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019468:Disease Management; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents