title: Psoriasis: maximizing topical treatment concordance.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, Lanarkshire ML6 0JA.
authors.forename: Girish
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Susmita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhattacharya
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents