Priority 4 from the Psoriasis PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the best way to treat the symptoms of psoriasis: itching, burning, redness, scaling and flaking? (JLA PSP Priority 4) | |
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| Overall ranking | 4 |
| JLA question ID | 0072/4 |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence |
Shahwan Evidence of no significant difference in mean baseline itch scores in patients with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis who need treatment with systemic therapies. Evidence that pruritus is a more significant component of psoriasis than previously recognised. Pruritus in psoriasis has been associated with occupational impairment, anxiety, depression, and has a negative impact on overall quality of life, mood, concentration, sleep, sexual desire, and appetite. Further research is needed. Van Laarhoven Evidence that placebo can have a substantial effect in the treatment of itch in dermatological patients with chronic itch due to a variety of skin diseases including psoriasis. Further research needed. |
| Health Research Classification System category | Skin |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | How can itching be controlled properly? |
| Submitted by | 54 uncertainties were submitted around this question |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0072 |
| PSP name | Psoriasis |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 55 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 17 September 2018 |