To compare both, the 5-d itch scale scores and the DLQI scores in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis with pruritus

Abstract

Background and Method: 80 patients of chronic plaque Psoriasis were evaluated under the study. Relevant history, clinical examination and necessary investigations along with PASI were done for all the patients. Severity of Pruritus was measured using the 5-D Itch scale. Quality of life of all chronic plaque psoriasis patients was evaluated by using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) structured questionnaire. It will be a prospective study in which patients will be selected randomly and the patients enrolled will be categorized under these. Result: There is a significantly positive (P0.05 hence non-significant where as that of PASI with 5-D Itch score and DLQI respectively was P