Psoriasis: How Pharmacists Can Help Stop the Itch

摘要

Psoriasis, once thought of as a dermatologic disorder, is now recognized as a chronic, systemic immune-mediated inflammatory condition that speeds up the growth cycle in skin cells. It is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States, affecting more than 8 million Americans, While it can affect anyone at any age, there appears to be a bimodal age distribution, with those aged 18 to 39 years and 50 to 69 years most affected.