Understanding Flares in Patients With Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Documented in US Electronic Health Records.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Other than single-center case studies, little is known about generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) flares.

Objective

To assess GPP flares and their treatment, as well as differences between patients with and patients without flares documented in US electronic health records (EHRs).

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study included adult patients with GPP (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision code L40.1) identified in Optum deidentified EHR data between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2020. The index GPP diagnosis was the first occurrence in the EHR, with no coded history of GPP for at least 6 months prior. Flare episodes were identified using an algorithm based on diagnosis codin

SUBMITTER: Zema CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9366655 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature