银屑病的严重程度分级：无需单独设立“非常严重”类别。

Severity levels in psoriasis: a separate 'very severe' category not required.

作者信息

Kulkarni Amit S, Horn Elizabeth, Balkrishnan Rajesh, Feldman Steven

机构信息

Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, USA.

出版信息

J Dermatolog Treat. 2009;20(1):48-51. doi: 10.1080/09546630802232807.

DOI:10.1080/09546630802232807

PMID:18651301

Abstract

This study assessed the need for a 'very severe (BSA > 20%)' category for psoriasis. Though impact on quality of life differs between severe (BSA 11-20%) and very severe groups, considerable overlap exists between them. BSA > 10% predicts severity sufficiently, deterring the need for a 'very severe' category. Severity was self-assessed and may not reflect true clinical severity.

摘要

本研究评估了银屑病是否需要设立一个“非常严重（体表面积>20%）”类别。尽管重度（体表面积11%-20%）和非常严重组对生活质量的影响有所不同，但两组之间存在相当大的重叠。体表面积>10%足以预测病情严重程度，因而没有必要设立“非常严重”类别。病情严重程度是自我评估的，可能无法反映真正的临床严重程度。