3rd Edition

Mild to Moderate Psoriasis

    236 Pages 20 Color & 29 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Using a practical and problem-focused approach, this updated, full-color Third Edition of Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis equips dermatologists, internists, family practitioners, and residents with a state-of-the-art guide to the clinical management of mild-to-moderate psoriasis. Written by an international team of key opinion leaders, this resource explores new developments in treatments for the condition and provides clinicians with up-to-date strategies for optimal patient management.

    Introduction
    Mark G. Lebwohl
    General Approach to Psoriasis Treatment
    Laura F. Sandoval and Steven R. Feldman

    Section I: Topical Therapy
    General Guidelines for Administration of Topical Agents
    Shannon Famenini, Eric Y. Sako, and Jashin J. Wu
    Topical Corticosteroids
    Laura F. Sandoval and Steven R. Feldman
    Vitamin D3 Analogs
    Argentina Leon, Chai Sue Lee, and John Y. M. Koo
    Fixed-Dose Corticosteroid and Calcipotriene Combination Therapy
    Ethan C. Levin and John Y. M. Koo
    Tazarotene
    Monica Huynh, Chai Sue Lee, and John Y. M. Koo
    Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
    Mark G. Lebwohl and Chrystal A. Landry
    Coal Tar, Anthralin, Salicylic Acid, and Lactic Acid
    Sarah Fitzmaurice and John Y. M. Koo
    Topical Sequential Therapy
    Rishu Gupta and John Y. M. Koo

    Section II: Phototherapy
    Phototherapy and Laser
    Mio Nakamura, Holly A. Kerr, and Iltefat Hamzavi

    Section III: Combination Therapy
    Combination Therapy
    Maya G. Debbaneh and Alic e B. Gottli eb

    Section IV: Special Considerations
    Palmoplantar Psoriasis
    Daniel C. Butler and April Armstrong
    Scalp Psoriasis
    Peter C. M. van de Kerkhof, Marloes M. Kl einpenning, and Ri anne M. J. P. Gerrits en
    Inverse Psoriasis
    Lara Wi ne-Lee, Robert A. Lee, and Abby S. Van Voorhees
    Psoriasis of the Nails
    Ashley A. Keyes, Richard K. Scher, Gabriele B. Poindexter, and Maithily A. Nendedkar-Thomas
    Dietary Therapy for Psoriasis: Protein-Restricted Diets
    Whitney A. Fi k, Ethan C. Levin, Judith Hong, and John Y. M. Koo

    Biography

    Koo, John; Levin, Ethan; Leon, Argentina; Wu, Jashin; Lebwohl, Mark