Tests and terminology in psoriasis: C

an organism that contains all the genetic information required to make a life form

The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index is a questionnaire which is self explanatory and measures the impact that a skin disease has on a child’s life.  The patient (child) if able can self complete the questionnaire or with the assistance of their parent or guardian if necessary.

investigational studies of new treatments, new uses of existing treatment, or new screening methods to detect disease

coal tar solution is added to bath water for great coverage and penetration, used to treat the scaling, inflammation and itching of psoriasis and other skin disorders

much the same as adherence - whether a patient carries out what they are advised

a prescription drug that decreases the body's immune response, used in the treatment of psoriasis

messengers that carry biochemical signals to regulate local and systemic immune responses, inflammatory reactions, wound healing, formation of blood cells, and any other biological processes. In psoriasis, cytokines carry messages that promote overly rapid development of skin cells.