Psoriasis- its Presentation and Modalities of Management

Authors

  • MM Hossain Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • I Mahmood Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • MS Newaz Junior Consultant, Department of Dermatology, General Hospital, Pabna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v22i2.37749

Abstract

Psoriasis is common (with 2% prevalence) chronic inflammatory papulosquamous disorder  of the skin and nails with or- without the joint involvement .The exact cause is still illusive but the disorder has distinct genetic predisposition with some environmental factors triggering the clinical expression and the immunological aberration playing a pathogenic role. Psoriasis is not contagious but can be inherited. Psoriasis needs long-term treatment. The different modalities of management are self-care at home, medical treatment, phototherapy using UV-8 in the Goeckermanregimen and Ingram method and PUV-A therapy may be given according to the types of psoriasis and facilities available.

TAJ 2009; 22(1): 298-301

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Published

2009-12-01

How to Cite

Hossain, M., Mahmood, I., & Newaz, M. (2009). Psoriasis- its Presentation and Modalities of Management. TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 22(2), 298–301. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v22i2.37749

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Review Articles