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Psoriasis
Studies from E. Farley et al in the area of psoriasis described
July 14th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Palmoplantar psoriasis is associated with significant quality-of-life issues. Its epidemiology and phenotypical expression remain ill defined." "We reviewed the literature and our clinical experience and developed a new quality-of-life assessment tool. We conducted a retrospective review of 150 patients with palmoplantar psoriasis. In all, 78 (52%) patients displayed predominantly hyperkeratotic palmoplantar lesions, 24 (16%) pustular, 18 (12%) combination, and 30 (20%) had an indeterminate phenotype. In 27 (18%) patients, lesions were confined to the palms and soles. A new quality-of-life index was constructed to...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2009-07-14)
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