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Contents Introduction Part 1. The Basics Questions 1-15 cover basic information about the skin and psoriasis, including: * What is skin? * What is psoriasis? * What causes psoriasis? * Who gets psoriasis? Part 2. Diagnosis Questions 16-23 describe how psoriasis and related conditions are diagnosed: * How does someone know if they have psoriasis? * If I have psoriasis, am I at risk for other diseases as well? * If I have a biopsy, how do I interpret the results? * What information should I bring to my dermatologist appointment? Part 3. Risks, Prevention, and Epidemiology Questions 24-33 discuss factors contributing to psoriasis, including: * Are there different types of psoriasis? * Is psoriasis genetic? Will I give it to my children, or will I get it if a relative has the disease? * Does psoriasis always get better or worse? * Why do some people have mild psoriasis and others have severe disease? Part 4. 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? * How can I decide which treatment is best for me? * Are there different treatments for different kinds of psoriasis? * Does health insurance cover psoriasis treatment? * How do I select a dermatologist? Part 5. Social Effects of Psoriasis 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? * How do people usually feel about psoriasis? Appendix Glossary Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Psoriasis -- Popular works.
Psoriasis -- Miscellanea.