Therapies for Psoriasis: Clinical and Economic Comparisons.
J Drugs Dermatol
; 19(11): 1101-1108, 2020 Nov 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-941793
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Clinical and economic comparisons of therapies for plaque psoriasis are regularly updated following each new devel- opment in the field. With the recent availability of a novel accessory (Multi Micro DoseTM [MMD®] tip) for the 308nm excimer laser (XTRAC®, Strata Skin Sciences, Horsham, PA), which can determine and deliver an optimal therapeutic dose (OTDTM) of ultraviolet-B light in an improved protocol, the need for comparative health-economic assessment recurs. To this end, a comprehensive evaluation of treatment-related costs was undertaken from the payer perspective. Results show that outcomes are influenced by many factors; most importantly, the severity and extent of disease, treatment selection, and patient preference, as well as compliance, adherence, and persistence with care. Among study comparators, the 308nm excimer laser – XTRAC – with its latest MMD enhancement, is safe and delivers incremental clinical benefits with the potential for significant cost savings. These benefits are particularly relevant today in the context of SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVid-19 pandemic. J Drugs Dermatol. 2020;19(11)1101-1108. doi10.36849/JDD.2020.5510.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Psoriasis
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Health Care Costs
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Drugs Dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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