Abstract:Psoriasis is a chronic systemic, immune-mediated disorder of unknown aetiology, usually presenting with typical inlammatory skin lesions and/or joint manifestations, but systemic inlammation that may lead to the development of co-morbidities may also be present. First-line therapy encompasses local cutaneous treatment and phototherapy, but with more severe symptoms or systemic course, systemic treatment with methotrexate (MTX), immunosuppressant cyclosporine, retinoid acitretin or biologicals may be used. Trea… Show more
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