3rd quarterly Update Chapter 5- Integumentary system



Chapter 5 Case Study

Psoriasis

Kathy is a 48-year-old office manager in a large utility company. She has had a history of psoriasis over the past five years. This condition had caused some pain, suffering, and embarrassment. During this time she has tried numerous therapies and has developed some understanding that her condition is related to an impaired immune system. Kathy visits her physician and states she has heard of a new drug treatment for psoriasis.

1. Describe psoriasis including cause and symptoms of this condition.

2. Compare psoriasis with contact dermatitis.

3. Describe how the skin protects us from infection.

4. How is the immune system affected in this disorder?

5. What are the psychological effects of this condition?

6. List some of the current treatments for psoriasis.

7. Describe the new drug therapy for this condition.

8. How will Kathy benefit form this treatment?

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