RT Journal Article ID 020cee6520c87f95 A1 Edlich, Richard A1 Fisher, Allyson L. A1 Chase, Margot E. A1 Brock, Carroll M. A1 Gubler, K. Dean A1 Long III, William B. T1 Modern Concepts of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriasis JF Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology JO JEP(T) YR 2009 FD 2009-11-04 VO 28 IS 3 SP 235 OP 240 K1 psoriasis vulgaris K1 pustular psoriasis K1 erythrodermic psoriasis AB Psoriasis is a papulosquamous skin disease that is recognized as one of the most common immune-mediated disorders. At least nine chromosomal psoriasis susceptibility loci have been identified. It is important to emphasize that management of psoriasis begins with identification of the extent of the cutaneous disease. There are three clinical forms of psoriasis, to include psoriasis vulgaris, pustular psoriasis, and erythrodermic psoriasis. Treatments currently available are topical agents used predominantly for mild disease and for recalcitrant lesions in more severe disease, phototherapy for moderate disease, and systemic agents, including photochemotherapy, oral agents, and newer injectable biological agents, which have revolutionized the management of severe psoriasis. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/0ff459a57a4c08d0,019e22cb279c7547,020cee6520c87f95.html