100 Questions and Answers about Psoriasis

Name: 100 Questions and Answers about Psoriasis
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ISBN: 9780763777357

ISBN-10: 0763777358

ISBN-13: 9780763777357

Edition: 2nd 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Kendra Gail Bergstrom, Alexa Boer Kimball

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EMPOWER YOURSELF! 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 ldquo;insiderrdquo;…

Book details

List price: $25.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 12/15/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 190
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Introduction


Foreword



The Basics


Questions 1-15 cover basic information about the skin and psoriasis, including:


What is skin?


What is psoriasis?


How common is psoriasis?



Diagnosis


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


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


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


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


Glossary


Index