Treatments for nail psoriasis: a systematic review by the GRAPPA Nail Psoriasis Work Group

Nail involvement in psoriatic diseases causes significant physical and functional disabilities. Evaluating, measuring, and treating nail involvement is important in improving the health outcomes and quality of life among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). We performed a systemati...

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Published in:Journal of rheumatology 2014-11, Vol.41 (11), p.2306-2314
Main Authors: Armstrong, April W, Tuong, William, Love, Thorvardur J, Carneiro, Sueli, Grynszpan, Rachel, Lee, Steve S, Kavanaugh, Arthur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Oral
Administration, Topical
Combined Modality Therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage
Laser Therapy - methods
Male
Nail Diseases - diagnosis
Nail Diseases - therapy
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Psoriasis - diagnosis
Psoriasis - therapy
PUVA Therapy - methods
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Nail involvement in psoriatic diseases causes significant physical and functional disabilities. Evaluating, measuring, and treating nail involvement is important in improving the health outcomes and quality of life among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). We performed a systematic analysis of the literature on nail psoriasis to help inform an update of treatment recommendations by the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA).
ISSN:0315-162X
1499-2752
DOI:10.3899/jrheum.140881