Though rarely life threatening, psoriasis is a common and, at its worst, tormenting disease that has a major impact on a patient's lifestyle and relationships. Progress in understanding the causes and mechanisms underlying psoriasis, together with the move towards increased community-based care, means that clinical practice is continually changing. Correct diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis can be problematic, and this book provides a thorough, practical account of the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and range of modern therapies available. It should be an essential resource for anyone who manages psoriasis in the primary care setting.

