Why a new edition of this book? Because there have been many new treatments that have and will shortly become available. I felt that the psoriasis patient needed to have this latest information and encouragement about progress in treating and understanding their disease.
Psoriasis has been recognized for centuries and it is likely that numerous disfiguring diseases, e.g. leprosy, have been confused with psoriasis. An early 1800s lithograph seen shows a medical artist’s accurate picture of psoriasis at that time.
Official link: From here
‘The heartbreak of psoriasis’. For many millions of people around the world,this is more than an advertising slogan— it’s a harsh reality of life. Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases, affecting one in 50 adults—and psoriasis is more than a physical malady. Its markings can make patients feel ashamed and unattractive, which can lead to psychological distress. And when the skin symptoms combine with related ailments like psoriatic arthritis, patients can understandably become depressed and disabled.
link: