Current and Emerging Treatments for Psoriasis

Description

Published November 2011

ISBN: 978-1-78084-038-3

Over the past 20 years, there have been remarkable changes in our understanding, treatment and even definition of psoriasis. With the development of a topical vitamin D analog 20 years ago, the psoriasis landscape was just beginning to shake and since then, there has been a volcanic eruption of new research, delivery systems and molecules that have revolutionized psoriasis treatment and our understanding of the disease. Patients, doctors, insurers, basic researchers and drug developers are all now energized and focused on the condition. More effective and safer treatment options are now available and we have new ways to make old medicines work much better. This book covers the different aspects of psoriasis treatments and is a useful guide for enhancing the care of psoriasis patients.

Chapters

1. Current & emerging treatments for psoriasis Steven R Feldman
2. Psoriasis: clinical spectrum and classification Enno Christophers
3. Pathophysiology and new targets for drug development Abhishek Aphale, Andrew Johnston & Johann Gudjonsson
4. Current treatment options in psoriasis: topical agents Kristine B Zitelli & Ali Alikhan
5. Current treatment options: phototherapy Eric S Lee, Misha M Heller, Faranak Kamangar, Kelly Park & John YM Koo
6. Current treatment options: systemic agents Jeremy Hugh & Jeffrey M Weinberg
7. Comorbidities of psoriasis: data and implications Abrar A Qureshi & Wenqing Li
8. New agents in development Gino A Vena & Nicoletta Cassano
9. National Psoriasis Foundation: evolving role in psoriasis treatment Sabrina L Martin, Bruce F Bebo & Steven R Feldman
10. Pediatric psoriasis Kelly Park & Kelly M Cordoro
11. Complementary and alternative therapies Kristopher Denby & Nana Duffy