Abstract | BACKGROUND: Few data exist documenting the effectiveness of psoriasis day-care treatment programs (PDTPs) using standardized efficacy measurements. OBJECTIVES: We sought to analyze the efficacy of a PDTP using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on 132 patients treated at our PDTP. Sufficient data existed to permit PASI analysis using a simplified method for a representative subgroup of 64 patients, who formed the study population. Patients received phototherapy and topical treatments over 2 weeks. The outcome measures included a baseline and day 11 PASI, a physician global assessment ( PGA), and adverse events reported by the patients. RESULTS: Mean baseline PASI was 13.6 (N = 64), with a 59.6% reduction by day 11. A PASI reduction of > or = 50% was seen in 75% of patients, with 30% of patients achieving > or = 75% reduction of PASI. Day 11 PGA demonstrated a 69.9% improvement. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Junling Zhang, David N Adam, Elaine Stebbing, Judith Gerbrandt, Harvey Lui, Jerry Shapiro, Youwen Zhou |
Journal | Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery
(J Cutan Med Surg)
2008 Sep-Oct
Vol. 12
Issue 5
Pg. 211-6
ISSN: 1203-4754 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18845089
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Day Care, Medical
- Dermatologic Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- PUVA Therapy
- Psoriasis
(drug therapy, pathology)
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