100 Questions & Answers About Psoriasis
by Bergstrom, Kendra Gail; Kimball, Alexa BoerEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-12-15
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary
If you suffer from psoriasis, or have a friend or relative who does, this book offers help. Completely revised and updated, 100 Questions & Answers About Psoriasis, Second Edition gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about choosing a dermatologist, treatment options, coping strategies, sources of support, and much more. In clear, accessible style, two expert dermatologists specializing in treating psoriasis describe the latest medical knowledge—including the new generation of psoriasis drugs—and practical tips on what psoriasis is and what you can do to treat your condition, from mild to the most severe, effectively. Featuring insider” advice from an actual patient, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this potentially debilitating disease.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. vii |
| Foreword | p. ix |
| The Basics | p. 1 |
| Questions 1-15 cover basic information about the skin and psoriasis, including: | |
| What is skin? | |
| What is psoriasis? | |
| How common is psoriasis? | |
| Diagnosis | p. 27 |
| Questions 16-23 describe how psoriasis and related conditions are diagnosed: | |
| How does someone know whether he or she has psoriasis? | |
| If I have psoriasis, am I at risk for other diseases as well? | |
| What are the different types of psoriatic arthritis? | |
| Risk, Prevention, and Epidemiology | p. 39 |
| Questions 24-33 discuss factors contributing to psoriasis, including: | |
| Are there different types of psoriasis? | |
| Will psoriasis go away? | |
| Why do some people have mild psoriasis and others have severe disease? | |
| Treatment | p. 59 |
| Questions 34-81 detail treatment options for psoriasis, such as: | |
| What options do I have to treat my psoriasis, and do I need to treat it to keep it from getting worse? | |
| Are there different treatments for different kinds of psoriasis? | |
| Does health insurance cover psoriasis treatment? | |
| Social Effects ofPsoriasis | p. 135 |
| Questions 82-100 describe common problems affecting the day-to-day life of people with psoriasis: | |
| I don't have health insurance. How can I get care for my psoriasis? | |
| What are common problems faced by people with psoriasis? | |
| What are some of the ways people deal with their psoriasis? How do I cope with knowing I have psoriasis? | |
| Appendix | p. 161 |
| Glossary | p. 167 |
| Index | p. 177 |
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