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context of appropriate and essential medical care, the treatment of AA satisfies the definition of medical necessity and is merited, by objective measures, in the same way that treatment of… Click to show full abstract
context of appropriate and essential medical care, the treatment of AA satisfies the definition of medical necessity and is merited, by objective measures, in the same way that treatment of other chronic dermatoses, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, is merited. Lastly, Skindex-16 is not specific to AA and might not be the ideal instrument for assessing patient satisfaction with treatment. Assessment with AA-specific instruments, such as the AA Quality-ofLife Index, might be more appropriate. Because patient-reported outcomes are becoming increasingly important in clinical trials, instruments that effectively assess the psychosocial impact of AA are necessary.
Journal Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Year Published: 2018
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