[Psoriasis: a chronic skin disease].
Psoriasis is a frequent chronic inflammatory skin disease. Physiopathological mechanisms are still partially unclear. Psoriasis results of the influence of environmental factors on a complex genetic background. Clinical presentations are various, from the classical erythematous plaques-type to the pustulosis forms. Psoriasis can be associated with some other inflammatory diseases like psoriatic arthritis and Crohn's disease. Considered for long as a benign entity, psoriasis can significantly impair patient's quality of life. Some serious forms like generalized erythrodermia and generalized pustulosis can affect the vital prognosis. The treatment of the patient requires a slight collaboration between the patient, the dermatologist and the attending physician.
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Erasme, Bruxelles.
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D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
D003879:Dermatologic Agents