DW BUREAU / Chandigarh VP Singh Badnore, Governor, Punjab released a book titled 'Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis' on Saturday. The e release of the book was done by the Governor through video conferencing in the presence of Prof Jagat Ram Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Kumar Gaurav Dhawan, DDA PGIMER and Prof Aman Sharma. This book has been edited by Prof Aman Sharma, Department of Internal Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh and Prof Rohini Handa, Apollo. New Delhi. Badnore was pleased with the layout of the book. He was of the view that considering the increasing number of patients with various types of arthritis and rheumatological diseases, and increasing burden of other musculoskeletal diseases PGIMER, Chandigarh should take the lead in this field. Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis associated with a skin disease called psoriasis. There are five different types of this arthritis and one of those can be mutilating. The field of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has been witnessing a fast-paced advancement in the last two decades which center around better understanding of pathogenetic pathways, identification of simple screening tools for detection of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis, and identification of new and effective treatment modalities. PGIMER has been at the forefront of research in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis . This is a multi-author book which covers the entire gamut of this common immunoinflammatory skin disorder which is at the crossroads of dermatology and rheumatology. While originating in the skin, this disease has a propensity to involve the joints and is associated with significant multi-morbidities and impaired quality of life. The book has 14 chapters that cover epidemiology, dermatologic and rheumatologic aspects, disease assessment, imaging essentials, and available treatment modalities. Issues like small molecules and biologicals are discussed in detail. The information provided is evidence based and content specific. Flow charts, algorithms, tables, graphics and clinical photographs are used to enhance reader understanding. The book is aimed at rheumatologists, dermatologists, physicians/internists and students. (editor@dailyworld.in)