Psoriasis: maximizing topical treatment concordance.
Psoriasis is one of the most commonly occurring skin conditions in the UK. It is a chronic inflammatory disease and therefore psoriatic patients are predisposed to developing other inflammatory conditions such as cardiovascular disease. The management of such patients increasingly involves other specialties. A basic knowledge of available topical treatments is essential in improving overall patient concordance.
Gupta
Girish
G
Department of Dermatology Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, Lanarkshire ML6 0JA.
Bhattacharya
Susmita
S
D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life
D003879:Dermatologic Agents