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The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are the two joints between the lower jaw (mandible) and the skull. They allow the jaw to open and close, move…

Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)

The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is the most widely used composite score for plaque psoriasis severity. It combines assessment of…

Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)

The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) is a patient‑reported outcome measure designed to quantify disease activity in…

Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease (PsAID)

The Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease (PsAID) questionnaires (PsAID‑12 and PsAID‑9) are patient‑reported outcome measures specifically developed…

Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI / CDLQI)

The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Children’s DLQI (CDLQI) are short, validated questionnaires designed to capture how skin disease…

Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST)

The Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) is a brief, validated questionnaire used to screen for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in people with…

Psoriasis, Ibuprofen and NSAIDs

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Ibuprofen and naproxen, are a first-line treatment for managing pain and inflammation in mild…

Does childhood psoriasis increase the risk of adverse psychosocial and physical consequences adulthood?

Psoriasis affects 0.5–2% of European children, and in roughly one-third of cases of plaque psoriasis, the disease starts during childhood.…

The Yellow Card scheme

In 2008, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) introduced the opportunity for patients to report side effects (adverse drug…

I have psoriasis – is it OK to have a tattoo?

Nowadays, it seems that almost every TV celebrity and sports star parades some form of body art, especially tattoos. Among professional footballers, …