Author: Lomholt, Gunnar
Title: Psoriasis: Prevalence, Spontaneous Course, & Genetics. A Census Study on the Prevalence of Skin Diseases on the Faroe Islands
Description: Copenhagen, G.E.C. Gad, 1963. orig.wrappers. 26x17cm, 295 pp, University of Copenhagen doctoral dissertation. Pages 220-257 consist entirely of pedigree charts.. Textual photos,graphs,charts. Cover faded & soiled. Rubbed.Top page-edge dampwrinkle. Good. ¶ Contents: Object & Approach: Diagnostic Criteria; Previous Observations on Psoriasis on the Faroe Islands; The District; Prevalence & Sex Ratio of Psoriasis; Occupational Distribution; Changes of Domicile; Previous Treatment; Age Distribution; Duration of Psoriasis; Length of Observation Period; Risk of Acquiring Psoriasis; Site of Psoriasis at Onset; Constant Sites; Sites of Psoriasis at the Time of the Study; Incidence of Itching; Hair Growth in Psoriatics; Psoriatic Arthritis; Diabetes Mellitus & Psoriasis; Constitutional Types; Course of Psoriasis; Influence of the Climate; Seasonal Variation; Influence of Sun- and Sea-bathing; Colour of Eyes & Hair; Types of Skin & Degree of Pigmentation; Influence of Emotional Factors; Diet; Psoriasis in Relation to the Menarche; Number of Children & Marriage Rate Among Female Psoriatics; Behaviour of Psoriasis During Pregnancy & after Parturition; Influence of the Climacteric; Influence of Measles Upon the Course of Psoriasis; Psoriasis in Relation to Tonsilitis & other Streptococcal Infections: Antistreptolysin Titre & Streptococcal Agglutination Titre; Psoriasis in Relation to Other Infectious Diseases; Teeth; Genetics of Psoriasis; Eugenic Guidance; Concluding Remarks; Other Skin Diseases: Prevalence of Skin Diseases in the Faroese Population; Pedigrees.

Keywords: Geographic Dermatology, Psoriasis, Faroe Islands, Skin Disease, Epidemiology, Human Genetics, Medical Geography, Cutaneous Diseases,