UNITAR Online Catalogue
Psoriasis
The Defeat NCD Partnership
Antecedentes
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that primarily affects the skin. It is estimated that at least 60 million people worldwide live with psoriasis. The most common clinical phenotype is plaque psoriasis, characterized by well demarcated plaques covered in scales. It is associated with periodic flares and periods of remission. Psoriasis is a consequence of genetic and environmental factors. There is no cure for psoriasis but several treatment options exist to manage the disease.
Approximate course duration: Approximately 2 hours.
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Objetivos del evento
- Describe the epidemiology of psoriasis and its severity classification;
- List the subtypes of psoriasis and the tools for its diagnosis;
- Outline the treatment options currently available;
- List the comorbidities linked to psoriasis;
- Acknowledge the impact of psoriasis on people living with it.
Público objetivo
Front line health workers.
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