Psoriasis

Darren West, MPAS, PA-C; and Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC, share their approaches to educating patients on use of steroids for dermatologic conditions, highlighting how they approach pediatric patient populations.

Experts in dermatology discuss the benefits of improved topical steroidal vehicle excipients and their impact on treatment duration and response.

Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC; and Darren West, MPAS, PA-C, review the adverse effect profiles of steroidal and nonsteroidal treatments, focusing on hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis suppression.

Darren West, MPAS, PA-C; and Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC, comment on how steroids continue to fit into the topical treatment armamentarium.

Experts discuss the treatment landscape of generalized pustular psoriasis as well as review difficult cases of GPP.

Protagonist Therapeutics has just announced the company's eligibility to receive $60 million of milestone payments for JNJ-2113 to enter into clinical development programs led by Janssen.

The approval provides pediatric patients with a steroid-free topical therapy.

Boni Elewski, MD, shares resources for patients with GPP, highlighting a team-based approach to meet the psychological and physical needs of the patient.

Drs Raj Chovatiya and Boni Elewski comment on the future of combination therapy in GPP, highlighting spesolimab.

In a cohort of patients in the UK, investigators found that SARS-CoV-2 was associated with increased incidence of several immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, with psoriasis among them.

Experts in dermatology share their insights on how to approach corticosteroid hesitancy in their dermatology patient populations.

Experts in dermatology discuss their considerations for atopic dermatitis and plaque psoriasis topical treatment options highlighting the different penetration, access, and safety considerations.

James Q Del Rosso, DO and TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C comment on the practical aspects of utilizing topical corticosteroids, including potency, formulation, administration, and utility.

James Q Del Rosso, DO and TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C discuss the role of topical agents in the management of dermatological conditions reviewing their position and role within the treatment landscape for dermatological conditions.

The September 2023 issue of Dermatology Times featured a spotlight on psoriasis research, advances, and treatment options in patients with skin of color. Learn more about the topics covered in each spotlight article.

Investigators reported successful treatment of psoriasis with risankizumab, despite presence of concomitant HIV infection in 4 male patients.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PHD, and Boni Elewski, MD, discuss long-term treatment selection for a patient whose GPP flare cleared with 1 infusion of spesolimab.

Boni Elewski, MD, reviews a case of a woman in the emergency department with a severe GPP flare.

Researchers explored the relationship between psoriasis severity and its link to coronary microvascular dysfunction in the largest such study to date.

Boni Elewski, MD, shares her personal experience using generalized pustular psoriasis treatments in the clinical setting.

Drs Raj Chovatiya and Boni Elewski discuss a patient case and the challenges of diagnosing generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), commenting on the many types of psoriasis and treatment.

FDA action is no longer expected in Q3 of 2023.

Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C; Jennifer Conner, MPAS, PA-C; Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C; Laura Bush, DMSc, PA-C; and Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, share take-home messages regarding the treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis, highlighting listening to and educating patients.

Experts in dermatology review unmet needs in the plaque psoriasis treatment landscape, as well as ongoing studies coming down the pipeline.

There may be delays in diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis in patients with darker skin tones due to the clinical presentation variations and less visible erythema.