Abstract
Background: Little is known about the utilization of medical services for psoriasis. Objective: Our purpose was to quantify the medical resources utilized in the United States for the treatment of psoriasis. Methods: By utilizing data tapes from the National Center of Health Statistics we estimated the number of outpatient visits to physicians for psoriasis and the types of drugs prescribed. Results: Visits to physicians in the United States made principally for psoriasis average 1.5 million per year. Topical steroids are most often prescribed. At less than 10% of visits are systemic therapies (methotrexate, psoralen, oral retinoids) prescribed. Conclusion: Although substantial medical resources are utilized in the treatment of psoriasis, the majority of affected persons make less than one visit per year to a physician for treatment.
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