Psoriasis in Latin America.
During the last few decades, management of psoriasis has changed worldwide, owing to a better understanding of its pathophysiology and the introduction of new treatments. As experts in the field of dermatology, specialists from Latin America collaborated to develop this review and further provide an update on the current state of psoriasis management in Latin America. With the goal of summarizing the latest information on psoriasis in most countries in Latin America, we conducted a literature search to obtain relevant articles published in the medical/scientific literature in Latin American countries over the last 10 years; in addition, we completed a questionnaire comprised of 20 questions on important issues related to psoriasis. The aim of this final document isto help improve understanding and management of the disease and to help patients gain better access to new approaches and medical solutions.
University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. chouela@gmail.com.
Edgardo
E
Chouela
Mario
M
Amaya
Angela
A
Londoño
Ricardo
R
Romiti
Fernando
F
Valenzuela
Artur A
AA
Duarte
Ricardo
R
Perez Alfonzo
Cecilia
C
Borlenghi
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