Management of psoriasis in Africa and the Middle East: A review of current opinion, practice and opportunities for improvement

Magdy Abdulghani*, A. Al Sheik, M. Alkhawajah, A. Ammoury, F. Behrens, H. Benchikhi, I. Benkaidali, N. Doss, A. El Gendy, I. Mokhtar, D. Odendaa, N. Raboobee, D. Thaçi, R. Weiss, D. Whitaker

*Corresponding author for this work
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    Abstract

    Psoriasis is a common, chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease of the skin that is often associated with inflammatory musculoskeletal disease. Psoriasis impacts on affected individuals and on society at many levels, being associated with considerable economic burden and impaired quality of life. This article aims to provide dermatologists and their allied healthcare professionals, particularly those practicing in Africa and the Middle East, with a review of the current understanding of psoriasis, its treatment and impact, as a backdrop for further discussion of the management of psoriasis in these regions. Insight into the real-life, day-to-day challenges and unmet needs currently facing dermatologists in Africa and the Middle East is provided by the authors, most of whom are experienced dermatologists practicing in this region.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of International Medical Research
    Volume39
    Issue number5
    Pages (from-to)1573-1588
    Number of pages16
    ISSN0300-0605
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 10.2011

    Research Areas and Centers

    • Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)

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