Resources

Diagnostic Tools

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	Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) Assessment tool used in clinical research studies to evaluate patients with psoriasis, monitor response to treatment over time, and assess efficacy of the drug under investigation.
	Koo Menter Psoriasis Instrument (KMPI) Developed to assess the impact of psoriasis on quality of life and determine which patients are most likely to benefit from systemic therapy.
	Diagnostic Reference Cards Optimizing Patient Management in Psoriatic Disease.
	Rule of Nines Used to document body surface area involvement.

Additional Online Resources

American Academy of Dermatology
www.aad.org
American College of Rheumatology
www.rheumatology.org
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Dermatology Nurses’ Association
www.dnanurse.org
Medscape
www.medscape.com
National Psoriasis Foundation
www.psoriasis.org
Skin & Aging
www.skinandaging.com
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
www.dermpa.org