Improved quality of life among patients with psoriasis after supervised climate therapy at the Canary Islands

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Aug;47(2):314-6. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(02)00066-x.

Abstract

A total of 559 Norwegian patients with psoriasis completed the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire and a dermatologist assessed psoriasis severity before and after climate therapy. There was no control group. A clinically important improvement in quality of life after climate therapy is demonstrated. Improvement in disease severity is significantly related to improvement in quality of life.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Atlantic Islands
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / therapy*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Sunlight*