Ann Dermatol.
2023 Jun;35(3):173-182. 10.5021/ad.22.216.
Basic Therapeutic Approach for Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Korean Expert Consensus Using the Modified Delphi Method
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Dermatology, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 3Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 4Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- 5Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 6Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- 7Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
- 8Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- 9Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2542652
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.22.216
Abstract
- Background
Currently, there is no consensus on the treatment of psoriasis in Korean patients.
Objective
This study aimed to establish a consensus on the basic therapeutic principles for Korean patients with plaque psoriasis.
Methods
Using the modified Delphi method, a steering committee proposed 53 statements for the first Delphi round, which covered five subjects: (1) the goal of treatment and evaluation of disease severity, (2) topical therapy, (3) phototherapy, (4) conventional systemic therapy, and (5) biologic therapy. The panel of dermatologists scored the level of agreement for each statement on a ten-point scale with scores ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree). After discussing the results of the first round, the committee reformulated 41 statements. Finally, consensus was defined as more than 70% of the second round scores being ≥7.
Results
The panel participants strongly agreed that the ideal treatment goals for Korean patients with plaque psoriasis should include complete skin clearance and high dermatological quality of life. A strong consensus was also reached on the use of topical agents for psoriasis of any severity, the consideration of phototherapy before biologics therapy, the conventional systemic agents for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, and the recommendation of biologic for retractable psoriasis to conventional systemic therapy and phototherapy.
Conclusion
This modified Delphi panel established an expert consensus on the therapeutic approach for Korean patients with plaque psoriasis. This consensus may improve the treatment outcomes for psoriasis in Korea.
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