Psoriasis: Everything You Need to Know (Your Personal Health) [Paperback]

Dr Richard G.B. Langley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005 | Series: Your Personal Health

Helpful advice for relief of a chronic condition that affects millions.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, non-contagious skin disease. Characterized by itchy, thick and raised red areas of skin covered with silvery-white scales, psoriasis affects 1 in 50 adults. This affliction makes it one of the world's most common skin disorders. Appearing at any age, it can affect relationships, the ability to work and to enjoy leisure activities.

Psoriasis is a straightforward book about an all too common problem. The information is presented in clear, understandable terms for non-medical readers, covering:

• Causes
• Psychosocial effects
• Diagnosis
• Treatment options
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Psoriasis in children.

Psoriasis includes line drawings, case studies, a comprehensive resource list and a glossary.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Good descriptions of the various treatments for psoriasis as well as the pros and cons... accurate and easy to understand. (Paticia Wong Doody's Book Review 200604)

About the Author

Dr. Richard Langley is assistant professor of dermatology and director of research at Dalhousie University. An international expert on psoriasis and skin cancer, he has co-authored ten books and many articles and abstracts.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books; 1 edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554070937
• ISBN-13: 978-1554070930
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Skin Ailments

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for Beginners, August 16, 2006

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Allie (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Psoriasis: Everything You Need to Know (Your Personal Health) (Paperback)

I have had psoriasis since I was 13 years old and work in a healthcare environment; thus, a lot of the information in this book was not new to me. It is presented in a very clear, well organized format and a good basic reference to have. For someone who is newly diagnosed or knows nothing about psoriasis, this book is a must!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dermatologist Recommended, May 12, 2010

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WiseWoman (South Eastern USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Psoriasis: Everything You Need to Know (Your Personal Health) (Paperback)

A respected and knowledgeable dermatologist suggested I read this book rather than another one ordered from Amazon on this topic. He said the author is respected.