Treatments for nail psoriasis: a systematic review by the GRAPPA Nail Psoriasis Work Group

J Rheumatol. 2014 Nov;41(11):2306-14. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.140881.

Abstract

Nail involvement in psoriatic diseases causes significant physical and functional disabilities. Evaluating, measuring, and treating nail involvement is important in improving the health outcomes and quality of life among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). We performed a systematic analysis of the literature on nail psoriasis to help inform an update of treatment recommendations by the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA).

Keywords: EFFECTIVENESS; EFFICACY; NAIL PSORIASIS; PSORIASIS; THERAPY; TREATMENT.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Topical
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Male
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nail Diseases / therapy*
  • PUVA Therapy / methods
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis*
  • Psoriasis / therapy*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents