Lisa and Sara are joined again by the lovely Dr Rachel Hilton, who is a speciality doctor in Dermatology. In this episode she takes us through psoriasis - what it is, differentials to consider and associated triggers and comorbidities. She then systematically talks about the management of psoriasis, how this might need to be amended for pregnant patients, and her thoughts about referral indications.
Useful resources:
British Association of Dermatologists: ...
Lisa and Sara are joined again by the lovely Dr Rachel Hilton, who is a speciality doctor in Dermatology. In this episode she takes us through psoriasis - what it is, differentials to consider and associated triggers and comorbidities. She then systematically talks about the management of psoriasis, how this might need to be amended for pregnant patients, and her thoughts about referral indications.
Useful resources:
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British Association of Dermatologists: https://www.bad.org.uk/
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Primary Care Dermatology Society: www.pcds.org.uk
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Derm Net NZ: www.dermnetnz.org
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Psoriasis Association: www.psoriasis-association.org.uk
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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance, PAPAA: www.papaa.org
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IMPACT study information: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288833029_The_IMPACT_Programme_in_Psoriasis_Phase_I_-_where_we_are_now_and_future_directions
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