Date to be announced · Psoriasis
Lecture 13 · What Is Psoriasis? An Autoimmune Disorder of Keratinisation, and How to Tell It Apart
Psoriasis is a classic example of a condition that gets worse when the treatment room handles it the wrong way. First you need to know exactly what it is.
It covers an overview of the definition and mechanism, the typical sites, the clinical picture, and how to tell it apart from seborrheic dermatitis and eczema.
Who this session is for
Skin therapists, estheticians and aesthetic practitioners who see clients with reactive or problem skin. The course is educational: diagnosis and treatment belong to medical professionals, and each session ends with the signs that call for a referral.
What this session covers
- An overview of the definition and mechanism
- The typical sites and the clinical picture
- How to tell psoriasis apart from seborrheic dermatitis and eczema
Part of Understanding Problem Skin
Session 13 of 18 · Psoriasis, sessions 13 to 15 · Tuesdays, 90 minutes · date to be announced on the schedule.
Previous: Lecture 12 · Scalp and Facial Protocols
Next: Lecture 14 · Immune Axis and Treatment
Full course schedule
Related reading in the Complicated Skin Journal
Articles written for clients and the public on the same topic, useful to share after a consultation.
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