Imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mouse model

Abstract

Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by skin inflammation and plaques. Induction of psoriasis in animal model include following steps: a) Selection of animal model, b) Hair removing from the back or ear, c) treatment of skin with Aldara, a cream containing 5% imiquimod and d) Observation. Imiquimodinduced skin inflammation in animal model resembles with psoriasis.