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PRP Advocacy
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The 5-D itch scale
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
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Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
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
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Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)
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
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Howling Hands
Editor’s Note – When the PRP community howls at the moon and we are thinking HANDS, we are thinking about palms, fingers, fingernails, dexterity, pain, itch, appearance and more. On June 26, 2018 Beth R from Bristol, England posted the following: “I still have very thick leathery palms and soles but it is the hands
OHSU PRP Research Findings: July 2020
In 2018, Dr. Teri Greiling, a dermatologist at Oregon Health and Science University, embarked on a research project to investigate the clinical response and safety of ixekizumab (brand name Taltz®) in treating for moderate to severe pityriasis rubra pilaris. The research was described as a single-arm, investigator-initiated trial conducted in adult patients with moderate to
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Snippets of HOPE
From the Editor… If you would like to submit a “Statement of HOPE” for inclusion in the PRP Survival Guide, please use “Leave a Reply” at the end of this webpage. Alan B, LakeLAND, Florida, USA Snippet of Hope I was scared when my PRP journey began. Why me? How long will this journey last.