Learning module: Psoriasis

Goals and objectives

The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with psoriasis.

After completing this module, the learner should be able to:

• Identify and describe the morphology of psoriasis

• Describe associated triggers or risk factors for psoriasis

• Describe the clinical features of psoriatic arthritis

• List the basic principles in the treatment of psoriasis

• Discuss the emotional and psychosocial effects of psoriasis on patients

• Determine when to refer a patient with psoriasis to a dermatologist