Dermatologist preferences for first-line therapy of moderate to severe psoriasis in healthy adult patients.

Abstract

UVB is most commonly preferred as a first-line treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis in healthy adults, and preferences vary based on region, phototherapy availability, and prior treatment use.

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Subjects

• Adult
• Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
• Attitude of Health Personnel
• Dermatology
• Female
• Health Care Surveys
• Humans
• Immunoglobulin G
• Immunosuppressive Agents
• Male
• Methotrexate
• Professional Practice
• Psoriasis
• Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
• Severity of Illness Index
• Ultraviolet Therapy

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Authors

• Joy Wan
• Katrina Abuabara
• Andrea B Troxel
• Daniel B Shin
• Abby S Van Voorhees
• Bruce F Bebo
• Gerald G Krueger
• Kristina Callis Duffin
• Joel M Gelfand

Publication date

2012-02-20

Journal

Journal topics

• Dermatology

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.

Release reference

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Mar;66(3):376-86

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