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AORN Journal, Oct, 2002
Recent developments have led to relief for some sufferers of psoriasis, according to an Aug 3, 2002, news release from the American Academy of Dermatology. A recurring, noncontagious skin disorder, psoriasis is characterized by raised, thickened patches of red skin covered with silvery-white scales.
The severity of psoriasis varies, and the condition can affect any part of the body, including nails and scalp. An estimated six to seven million Americans have the condition, and 150,000 to 260,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Psoriasis is the second most common skin disorder in the United States.
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In the past, treatment generally consisted of the use of topical corticosteroids in the form of creams, ointments, and lotions. New treatments have been introduced, however, that are more cosmetically appealing and allow better penetration and efficacy. One is a topical foam that penetrates skin easily, which enhances treatment effectiveness. The foam is not as messy as other topical applications, which is a plus for psoriasis sufferers.
Other new treatments include new cream formulations and new biologic agents. Some of these biologic agents act as tumor necrosis factor blockers. They work by interfering with specific immune responses that cause psoriasis. Biologic treatments may be administered by injection or IV infusion.
New Treatments for Psoriasis Give Dermatologists More Choices for Treating Millions of Americans with the Hard-to-Treat Skin Condition (news release, New York: American Academy of Dermatology, Aug 3, 2002) http://www. aad.org/PressReleases/psoriasis.html (accessed 5 Aug 2002).
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