Psorias: current status of incidence and organizational measures

Objective — to conduct an epidemiological analysis of the incidence of psoriasis in the world and in Ukraine and to determine the reasons for its permanent spread, as well as to outline the main tasks of the dermatovenerological field to improve the situation in our country. 
Materials and methods. In order to conduct a comparative analysis, available data from epidemiological studies and our own long-term dermatological practice were used. 
Results and discussion. Quite high prevalence rates of psoriasis in economically developed countries can be considered as a reflection of the existing organizational health care system and high level of medical care. Analytical data on the incidence of psoriasis in certain regions of Ukraine indicate a significant prevalence of this dermatosis, even in the absence of strict registration of diseases in the regions. The therapy of psoriatic disease, especially its complicated forms, is currently accompanied by significant difficulties and does not provide long-term remission. Therefore, the treatment of such patients must be carried out in specialized dermatovenerological institutions, in which the necessary personnel and material resources and special medical equipment should be concentrated. 
Conclusions. In order to carry out effective measures in the fight against psoriatic disease and its consequences, dermatological units of municipal and private property should establish accounting and reporting on the morbidity. The presidium of the UALDVK should create a clear plan of measures for the earliest possible detection, treatment and prevention of complications of dermatosis, as well as, develop algorithms and protocols for the treatment of patients with various clinical types and forms of psoriasis on the basis of the latest national and international scientific achievements. Only the joint efforts of the association of dermatologists and a significant part of the medical community (pediatricians, cardiologists, endocrinologists, immunologists) under the leadership of the National Health Service of Ukraine and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine can defeat this disease, since the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of psoriasis are not purely dermatological problems.