Product Description

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, non-contagious skin disease. Characterized by itchy, thick, raised, red areas of skin covered with silverywhite scales, psoriasis affects 1 in 50 adults, making it one of the world’s most common skin disorders. It can appear at any age with enough severity to affect one’s ability to work making life very uncomfortable. Dr. Richard Langley presents an accessible, detailed look at this problem: • Causes and diagnosis • Psychosocial effects • Treatment options • Information on psoriatic arthritis • Psoriasis in children Psoriasis features line drawings, case studies, a comprehensive resource list and a glossary. A title in the Your Personal Health Series.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #595078 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-29
• Binding: Paperback

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 10 books and numerous articles and abstracts. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.