Introduction |
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Foreword |
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Questions 1--15 cover basic information about the skin and psoriasis, including |
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Questions 16--23 describe how psoriasis and related conditions are diagnosed |
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How does someone know whether he or she has psoriasis? |
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If I have psoriasis, am I at risk for other diseases as well? |
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If I have a biopsy, how do I interpret the results? |
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What information should I bring to my dermatologist appointment? |
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Part 3. Risk, Prevention, and Epidemiology |
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Questions 24--33 discuss factors contributing to psoriasis, including |
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Are there different types of psoriasis? |
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Is psoriasis genetic? Will I give it to my children, or will I get it if a relative has the disease? |
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Does psoriasis always get better or worse? |
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Why do some people have mild psoriasis and others have severe disease? |
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Questions 34--81 detail treatment options for psoriasis, such as |
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What options do I have to treat my psoriasis, and do I need to treat it to keep it from getting worse? |
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How can I decide which treatment is best for me? |
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Are there different treatments for different kinds of psoriasis? |
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Does health insurance cover psoriasis treatment? |
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How do I select a dermatologist? |
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Part 5. Social Effects of Psoriasis |
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Questions 82--100 describe common problems affecting the day-to-day life of people with psoriasis |
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I don't have health insurance. How can I get care for my psoriasis? |
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What are common problems faced by people with psoriasis? |
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How do people usually feel about psoriasis? |
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Appendix |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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