Publications by authors named "George Monks"
Article Synopsis
- - Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder with several subtypes, including plaque psoriasis, and can lead to various other health issues like psoriatic arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
- - Treatment for psoriasis needs to consider multiple related health conditions and patient-specific factors, making it complex for dermatologists to choose the right therapy.
- - The article presents an updated Psoriasis Decision Tree that helps physicians choose the best tailored treatment options based on current evidence.
Psoriasis, an inflammatory disorder of the skin, is associated with an increased risk of systemic diseases, such as psoriatic arthritis, psychiatric disorders, malignancy, and cardiometabolic and inflammatory bowel diseases. Careful consideration of the presence of these comorbidities should guide selection of appropriate therapy. The evolution of therapeutic targets for the treatment of psoriasis has significantly advanced available treatment options, potentially leading to uncertainty when selecting the optimal treatment for each patient.
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