Psoriáza - Průvodce ošetřujícího lékaře – Vašků Vladimír (2020)

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized primarily by a disorder of keratinization. It has long been known that psoriasis affects not only the skin but also the joints. However, significant connections are now emerging between the psoriatic process and possible involvement of other organs, particularly the cardiovascular system. Psoriasis is so serious in its severe form that effective treatment is an absolute imperative. Underestimating or delaying treatment can, according to global statistics, shorten the life expectancy of a severe psoriatic patient by several years. However, even in cases of mild psoriasis, which constitutes the majority of cases, the psychological experience and impact on quality of life are considerable. Thus, psoriasis presents a challenge for thorough treatment, including biological therapy. Following the success of the first edition of this excellent and popular practical guide, Prof. MUDr. Vladimír Vašků, CSc., has prepared a second, updated edition that takes into account the latest developments in pharmacotherapy for this serious disease. The book is primarily intended for dermatologists, but it will also be a valuable resource for physicians from other fields who encounter patients suffering from psoriasis. The publication is released in the well-known series Pharmacotherapy for Practice.