What type of disease is psoriasis?
A systemic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin disease.
Aside from the skin, which other body system may be affected in psoriasis?
The joints (psoriatic arthritis).
What are the typical skin features of psoriasis?
Skin thickening with silvery-white scaling.
How do psoriatic lesions typically appear?
Raised and larger patches/plaques.
What is the purpose of emollients in psoriasis?
To relieve itching.
What combination topical therapy is commonly used in psoriasis?
Topical corticosteroids with a topical vitamin D analogue.
Which traditional topical treatments can be used in psoriasis?
Coal tar preparations, salicylic acid, and short-contact dithranol.
Which topical calcineurin inhibitors can be used in specialist psoriasis care?
Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus.
What is the preferred form of phototherapy for psoriasis?
Narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB).
Which systemic medications can be used for moderate to severe psoriasis?
Methotrexate, ciclosporin, acitretin, TNF-alpha inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs).
