Cyclosporine
Keywords Cyclosporine, CsA, Neoral, Sandimmune, PISCES, PREWENT Key points • Cyclosporine (CsA) is a highly effective treatment option for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with a rapid onset of…
Methotrexate
Keywords Methotrexate, MTX, Folate antagonist, CHAMPION, RESTORE1 Key points • Methotrexate (MTX) remains a safe and effective modality for the treatment of severe, recalcitrant psoriasis when used appropriately. •…
Psoralen-Ultraviolet Light A Therapy
Keywords Psoralen-UV-A, PUVA, Photochemotherapy, Psoriasis Key points • Psoralen-UV-A (PUVA) photochemotherapy involves use of either an oral or topical psoralen followed by exposure to long-wave UV-A radiation. This combination…
Ultraviolet B Phototherapy
Keywords Phototherapy, Narrowband UV-B, UV therapy, Psoriasis, Excimer laser Key points • Phototherapy with UV light can be used in the treatment of several cutaneous disorders. • Phototherapy is…
Overview of Psoriasis
Keywords Psoriasis, Plaque psoriasis, Clinical subtypes, Pustular psoriasis, Nail psoriasis, Comorbidities Key points • Today, psoriasis is a global disease causing significant impairment in quality of life, disfiguring morbidity,…
Nerve transfers
Synopsis ■ Nerve injuries are often devastating, with associated pain and impaired function. ■ Motor nerve injuries must be managed expeditiously, because regenerating axons must reach target muscle prior to…
Back reconstruction
Synopsis ■ Reconstruction of the soft tissues of the back at first may seem to be a daunting task compounded by large wounds, unfamiliar and segmental anatomy, radiation, hardware, and…
Cleft lip repair
Synopsis Unilateral lip repair Principles of unilateral cleft lip repair ▪ Presurgical nasoalveolar molding. ▪ Modification of surgical techniques. ▪ Mohler rotation incision. ▪ Mucosal flaps for nasal floor reconstruction,…
Lower extremity reconstruction
Synopsis ■ The reconstructive surgery for the lower extremity has evolved from a staged approach to proving best solutions for functional and cosmetic outcome. ■ This chapter covers the classical…
