Harshita Jain Author

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Determinants of Quality of life in Psoriasis patients: A study from tertiary care centre in western Uttar Pradesh

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Harshita Jain

Determinants of Quality of life in Psoriasis patients: A study from tertiary care centre in western Uttar Pradesh. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Psoriasis typically affects the quality of life, increases the financial and psychological burden. Aim and objectives: To assess the clinical severity as well as quality of life in patients with Psoriasis. Material and methods: A total of 50 patient of psoriasis were included in the study, over a period of 6 months, attending the dermatology OPD of TMU, Moradabad. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria was followed. We measured clinical severity using Dermatology life quality index and Psoriasis area severity index. Statistical analysis was performed using... view more»

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