An immune-mediated disease that predominantly affects the skin and joints is the definition of psoriasis. People with
psoriasis may also have Psoriatic Arthritis, and this guideline provides recommendations in the diagnosis and management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Since this psoriasis guideline covers early diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis, Screening of Comorbidities, Assessment of Disease Severity, Non-pharmacological Treatment, Psychological Interventions, Topical Treatment, Phototherapy, Systemic Therapy, Biological Treatment, Referral Pathways and Provision of Patient Information, this guideline could be used by Dermatologists, General Practitioners, Health Psychologists, Rheumayologists, Pharmacists, and Nurses.
You will also find an algorithm of care (care pathway) for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in primary and secondary care, informations about Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) for measuring skin problems over the last week, PASI calculator, Screening Questionnaire for Psoriatic Arthritis in people with psoriasis (click picture to enlarge), and Key questions used to develop this guideline.
See more complete about Diagnosis & Management of Psoriatic Arthritis in this Psoriasis Guideline (source: sign.ac.uk)