Improving the quality of life of patients by using imaging techniques
Improving the quality of life of patients by using imaging techniques

Summary/Abstract: Skin tumors and chronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis vulgaris due to their high incidence and their psychological impact represent worldwide public health problems. Clinical examination and several health-related quality of life instruments like Skin Cancer Quality of Life questionnaire, The Dermatology Life Quality Index -DLQI can be used in order to evaluate the severity of diseases. Furthermore, for improving patients`quality of life, a proper evaluation regarding the accuracy of diagnostic, follow-up and efficiency of therapy can be utilized. Imagistic methods like dermoscopy or cutaneous ultrasonography can be included in their protocols in order to obtain an optimized and individualized management, with appropriate assessment, tracking and increasing the effectiveness of therapy.

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