Napsi

Synonym(s)

Nail psoriasis severity index

Definition
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Acronym for "Nail Psoriais Severity Index! This is a clinical score that can be used to qualify and quantify psoriatic nail involvement.

Classification
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Acronym for "Nail Psoriais Severity Index". The score was introduced to objectify and monitor psoriatic nail involvement. The following parameters are included in the NAPSI:

Nail matrix:

Dimpled nails
Leukonychie
Red spots in the lunula
Crumb nail.

Nail bed:

Onycholysis
Subungual hyperkeratoses
Oil stains
Hemorrhages.

Quantification is based on a point system (0 = not present; 1-4 = present in one or up to 4 quadrants).

Note(s)
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Alternative scores are NPQ10 (Nail Psoriasis Quality of Life) to assess the impact of nail psoriasis on the quality of life of the individual) and NAPPA (Nail Assessment in Psoriasis and Psoriasic Arthritis).