Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
EVALUATION OF DEPRESSION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIASIS
Dr. Siva Rama Krishna Avula, Dr.Harshitha Rao
JCDR. 2023: 1563-1569
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatological condition characterized by skin lesions covered with white or silver scales, with a strong genetic susceptibility, and complex autoimmune pathogenesis. Based on the lesion characteristics, psoriasis is mainly classified into two types; non-pustular psoriasis includes psoriasis vulgaris, guttate psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis, while pustular psoriasis includes Von Zumbusch psoriasis, impetigo herpetiformis, and acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau.
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