After the flight, patients completed the SAPASI, DLQI and pruritus-VAS scores. Patients performed Self-Administered Psoriasis Area Severity Index (SAPASI), the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the pruritus Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores. Before the flight, a dermatologist recorded clinical and demographical data with particular attention to Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) and Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA). Methods: This is a prospective observational study that enrolled psoriatic patients that underwent a flight: patients who experienced jet-lag were compared to patients who did not experience jet-lag. We aimed to evaluate the effect of Jet-lag in psoriatic patients’ management. It occurs when the human biological rhythms are out of synch with respect to the day-night cycle at the country destination. ![]() Background: Jet-lag may affect air-travelers crossing at least two time-zones and has several health-care implications.
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