Impact of Psoriasis on Quality of Life
Komal Agarwal, Anupam Das, Sudip Das, Abhishek De
Abstract
Psoriasis is a multisystem disorder with a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) of the patient. QoL in psoriasis is influenced by epidemiological factors, the type and extent of the disease, and underlying comorbidities. Various tools have been developed to assess the QoL in patients with psoriasis, namely psoriasis specific, skin specific, generic QoL, and mixed measures. In this review, we present a concise overview of the different indices and the pros and cons of various tools to assess the impact of psoriasis on patients.
Topics & Concepts
PsoriasisMedicineQuality of life (healthcare)EpidemiologyDiseaseDermatologyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineNursingPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisTherapeutic Uses of Natural ElementsDermatology and Skin Diseases