{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Treatment burden and the perspectives of patients with psoriasis using topical treatments: results from a national survey of adults with psoriasis in the United States.
{Author}: Armstrong A;Young M;Seal MS;Higham RC;Greiling T;
{Journal}: J Dermatolog Treat
{Volume}: 35
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Dec
{Factor}: 3.23
{DOI}: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2389174
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Topical treatments are the foundation for patients with psoriasis; however, adherence can be limited by patient preferences and treatment burden.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The Harris Poll conducted an online survey of US patients with psoriasis who use prescription topical therapy to examine their preferences and perspectives on topical treatments.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Among patients with psoriasis who use topical treatment (n = 507), most participants described their psoriasis symptoms as mild (31%) or moderate (59%). The body areas most often reported to be affected by psoriasis were the scalp, elbows, legs, intertriginous areas, arms, and knees. Participants reported psoriasis affecting the scalp (39%), elbows (20%), and legs (excluding knees; 19%) caused the greatest impact on quality of life. Most participants (76%) preferred topical therapies to treat their psoriasis, while 20% preferred pills, and 4% preferred injections. The most common product attributes that participants wanted in a topical psoriasis treatment and that would help them to continue to use the treatment were: improvement in plaques (68%), itch relief (68%), and easy to apply (63%).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The respondents to this survey reported that they prefer topical treatments to pills or injections (76%) and most (89%) reported they are interested in trying a new topical treatment.