Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease, which most commonly presents as red, scaly plaques. These may vary in extent from a few patches to the whole body and associated joint involvement. The disease typically follows a relapsing and remitting course and can result in significant functional, psychological and social morbidity. A variety of treatment options is available, ranging from topical therapies to phototherapy and systemic therapy (non-biological and biological).
Recommendations: People with psoriasis are offered an assessment of disease severity at diagnosis and when the response to treatment is assessed. People with psoriasis are offered an assessment of the impact of the disease on physical, psychological and social wellbeing at diagnosis and when the response to treatment is assessed. People with psoriasis are referred for assessment by a dermatology specialist if…
