  ReviewQuality of life in patients with psoriasisMonali J Bhosle1  , Amit Kulkarni1 , Steven R Feldman2 and Rajesh Balkrishnan1  1Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and School of Public Health, 500 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA 2Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157-1071, USA  author email corresponding author email
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2006,
4:35doi:10.1186/1477-7525-4-35 Abstract
Psoriasis is one of the prevalent skin conditions in the United States. This chronic condition has a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. Psoriasis has been linked to the depression and suicidal tendencies in the patients. The costs associated with decrements in quality of life, lost productivity, and work absenteeism may be enormous, increasing overall costs associated with the disease management. This review attempts to outline different quality of life measures available for psoriasis and describes their use in studies examining patient reported outcomes associated with pharmacological interventions for psoriasis. Factors associated with quality of life in psoriasis patients are described. It further describes physician's role in the psoriasis management to improve patients' overall well-being. | 
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