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ArticleThe Journal of dermatology2018

Asian consensus on assessment and management of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis with topical therapy.

Shinichi Imafuku, Min Zheng, Yayoi Tada, Xibao Zhang, Colin Theng, Suganthi Thevarajah, Yi Zhao, Hae Jun Song

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Article in The Journal of dermatology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 7 institutions in 4 countries.

Shinichi ImafukuDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8568-4349
Min ZhengDepartment of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yayoi TadaDepartment of Dermatology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Xibao ZhangInstitute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Colin ThengThe Skin Specialists & Laser Clinic, Singapore.
Suganthi ThevarajahDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Yi ZhaoDepartment of Dermatology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Hae Jun SongDepartment of Dermatology, Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3171-3869
Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital · CNFukuoka University · JPGuangzhou Institute of Dermatology · CNHospital Kuala Lumpur · MYKorea University Medical Center · KRSecond Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University · CNTeikyo University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A working group of dermatologists in Asian countries assessed the current status of psoriatic management in the region to prepare a consensus report on topical treatment in mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. Even though the association of psoriasis with systemic comorbidities is increasingly acknowledged, psoriasis is still lower in health-care priority lists in the region. The psychosocial impact of psoriasis may be greater in Asian countries due to cultural norms and social discrimination. Non-adherence to treatment is also common among Asians. The current care given to patients with mild to moderate psoriasis needs to be streamlined, enhanced and organized with a patient-centered care approach to achieve better outcomes. A comprehensive assessment of the disease severity and its impact on a patient's life is required before initiating treatment. Education and active involvement of the patient in the treatment plan is an important part of psoriatic management. It is recommended to personalize topical treatment to meet the needs of the patient, depending on disease severity, psychosocial impact, the patient's expectations and, more importantly, the patient's willingness and ability to actively follow the treatment procedure. Fixed-dose combination of corticosteroid and vitamin D analogs is the preferred topical medication for both initial and maintenance phases of treatment. The fast containment of the disease is the goal of the initial phase of 4-8 weeks and it demands a potent fast-acting topical therapy. Satisfactory control of the disease and prevention of relapses should be achieved during the maintenance phase with twice a week or weekend applications.

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Consensus Statements as TopicNeeds AssessmentAdministration, CutaneousAsiaDermatologic AgentsHumansMedication AdherencePatient-Centered CarePatient Education as TopicPrevalencePsoriasisQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment FailureDermatologic AgentsAsiaconsensuspatient-centered carepsoriasistopical therapy

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PMID29740870
PMCPMC6055873
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