Bill McCue

Editor’s Note PRP can cause hair loss on parts of the body or hair loss over the entire body. In addition, some medications, such as retinoids and immunosuppressives, can cause hair loss to one degree or another. It differs with each individual. While some only have mild thinning, others may lose all their hair, including […]

The 5-D itch scale: a new measure of pruritus Authors: S. Elman, L.S. Hynan, V. Gabriel, and M.J. Mayo Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine Background Itching is a subjective and multidimensional experience which is difficult to quantify. Most methodologies to assess itching suffer from being unidimensional, for example only measuring intensity without impact on

Finley, A.Y. Abstract on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Statement #1 – The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a simple practical questionnaire technique for routine clinical use. Comment: Some might say that the DLQI is “too simple ” and that the challenges of treating PRP should not be considered “routine clinical use”. Statement

How the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Works Author: Dennis Thompson Jr. Medically Reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH. Last Updated: April 5, 2012 Source: EverydayHealth.com The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) helps in diagnosing psoriasis and judging whether a patient’s condition is improving. The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is