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What Is Psoriasis? (According to the BMA)


Psoriasis is characterised by epidermal thickening and scaling.  It commonly affects extensor surfaces and the scalp.  Occasionally psoriasis may be provoked or exacebated by lithium, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, beta-blockers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and ACE inhibitors.

According to the BMA treatments for psoriasis may involve emollients.  In more troublesome cases of psoriasis local application of salicylic acid, coal tar, calcipotriol, or dithranol may have a beneficial effect.  Other treatments include UVB phototherapy , PUVA , etc., etc.

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