Autoimmune Conditions: Psoriasis

Question 1

a chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the

Answer 1

skin

Question 2

what is the most common type of psoriasis?

Answer 2

plaque psoriasis - appears red patches, raised, covered with silvery white buildup of dead skin cells of any part of the body

Question 3

Treatment can be divided into 3 main types:

Answer 3

light therapy

topical

systemic medications

Question 4

This treatment causes activated T cells in the skin to die

Answer 4

UV light

Question 5

What type of light therapy can improve mild to moderate psoriasis?

Answer 5

UVB phototherapy

Question 6

What are the type of topical options?

Answer 6

steroids

vitamin D analogues

anthralin

retinoids

salicylic acid

coal tar and moisturizers

Question 7

If topical treatment fails, what’s next?

Answer 7

topical calcineurin inhibitors (Protopic, Elidel)

Question 8

What agents are preferred for the face?

Answer 8

topical calcineurin inhibitors (Protopic, Elidel)

Question 9

What agent is also used for dandruff and dermatitis?

Answer 9

coal tar products (messy!!!!!)

Question 10

What agent is reserved for severe cases?

Answer 10

retinoid: acitretin (Soriatane)