Topical treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis.
The Cochrane Abstract on the next page is a summary of a review from the Cochrane Library. It is accompanied by an interpretation that will help clinicians put evidence into practice. Drs. Bailey and Whitehair present a clinical scenario and question based on the Cochrane Abstract, followed by an evidence-based answer and a critique of the review. The practice recommendations in this activity are available at http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005028.html.
Bailey
Justin
J
David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Vacaville, CA, USA. justinbailey2@hotmail.com
Whitehair
Brea
B
D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009539:Nicotinic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D009539:Nicotinic Acids; D012176:Retinoids; C086827:tazarotene