Measurement of Disease Severity in a Population of Rosacea Patients.

Severity of rosacea in populations is not well characterized. A validated self-assessment tool was used to study the relationship between rosacea severity and demographic factors. Subjects were adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of rosacea.

Costs of Common Psoriasis Medications, 2010-2014.

Background: Costs for psoriasis have increased in recent years, in part due to the introduction of biologic agents.

Objective: To identify the most common and most costly (from the payer perspective) drugs used in the treatment of psoriasis.

Methods: We analyzed patient data from a large claims-based database in order to identify the most common and most costly medications used in the treatment of psoriasis from 2010 to 2014.

Hypothyroidism in Patients with Psoriasis or Rosacea: A Large Population Study.

Hypothyroidism is a common disease, and there may be a link between hypothyroidism and inflammatory skin disease. The purpose of this study is to assess whether hypothyroidism is more prevalent in psoriasis or rosacea patients. We utilized a large claims-based database to analyze rates of hypothyroidism in patients with psoriasis and rosacea compared to other patients with skin diseases.

Hypothyroidism in Patients with Psoriasis or Rosacea: A Large Population Study.

Hypothyroidism is a common disease, and there may be a link between hypothyroidism and inflammatory skin disease. The purpose of this study is to assess whether hypothyroidism is more prevalent in psoriasis or rosacea patients. We utilized a large claims-based database to analyze rates of hypothyroidism in patients with psoriasis and rosacea compared to other patients with skin diseases.