Psoriasis

Patients often don’t talk about the impact of genital psoriasis because of the stigmatization, feeling shy or fear of judgement. It's up to dermatologists to proactively ask patients about their symptoms, urges a recent review.

There are more treatment options for psoriasis patients than ever before, so why do patient reported outcomes still suggest failure to meet patient expectations? Experts from the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) highlight factors that could be causing the perceived disparity between psoriasis treatment and patient satisfaction.

Do you recommend psychotherapy to your psoriasis patients? While there is a well-established connection between psoriasis and mental health, there is little data available on the impact of psychological interventions on psoriasis. These study authors look to fill that gap.

Test your knowledge by answering these five questions about different psoriasis cases.

Ortho Dermatologics announced that halobetasol propionate and tazarotene lotion, 0.01%/0.045% (Duobrii, Ortho Dermatologics) is now commercially available to healthcare providers, according to a press release issued June 25.

A recent study found that Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) may help dermatologists identify which patients need a rheumatology referral. 

A recent study explored why black individuals with psoriasis are disproportionately under treated. Authors compared differences in the perceptions and understanding of psoriasis therapies in both black and Caucasian patients. Here’s what they found.

Psoriasis patients with skin of color experience psoriasis differently, often reporting worse health related quality of life outcomes compared to their Caucasian peers. Brodalumab may help, suggests a recent study.

The evaluation of psoriasis requires more than simply checking the severity and spread of the disease, a new report suggests. Rather, physicians should try to distinguish between stable and active disease with an eye toward the wider body-wide effects of the latter form.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can successfully treat the physical symptoms of psoriasis and systemic treatment doesn't seem to provide an extra boost to its effectiveness, a new systematic review and meta-analysis finds.

Young African American patients with psoriasis are at a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and traditional cardiovascular risk factors than white patients with psoriasis of the same age group, says a recent study. 

In psoriasis, many therapies offer roughly the same level of care, but that doesn’t mean any patient will respond well to any therapy. According to Mark Lebwohl, M.D., physicians should consider each treatment option in light of a patient's specific comorbidities. 

Why do biologics lose efficacy over time? This physician discusses factors dermatologists should consider when they see this issue in their patients.

Continued psoriasis research has led to a translational revolution in inflammatory skin diseases. As a result, there are now a number of safer and more effective medications that can address a growing list of common immune-mediated skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, and rosacea.

More and more adults with psoriasis are using alternative remedies in place of traditional allopathic treatments, says a recent survey. One expert believes it’s due to undertreatment of the condition.

A recent study aimed to explore whether patients suffering from psoriasis carry serious medical morbidity, including cancer, that is not detected through history, physical exam and laboratory studies. 

According to a recent study, patients with psoriatic arthritis may be at a greater risk for adult hearing loss than individuals without psoriatic arthritis.

Unlike prior generations of dermatologic drugs, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors show potential for treating numerous dermatologic indications. Brett King, M.D., Ph.D. explored what this class of drug has to offer in his presentation during AAD earlier this month.

Researchers found a significant inverse correlation between ustekinumab levels and PASI scores at week 52, suggesting that drug levels are associated with the change in the treatment response. Measuring ustekinumab levels can have major clinical implications.

Guidelines suggest that providing a small test dose of methotrexate to patients followed by laboratory evaluation can minimize the risk of serious adverse events associated with methotrexate. This small retrospective study examined whether methotrexate requires a test dose.

Chief executive officer of Can-Fite Biopharmaceuticals, Pnina Fishman, Ph.D. discovered why cancer and inflammation can go everywhere in the body, except muscle tissue. Using this knowledge, Can-Fite has developed a promising psoriasis drug, piclidenoson, which is currently in phase 3 clinical trials.

With a crowded indication that includes 14 systemic agents, is there really room for tyrosine kinase 2 (Tyk2) inhibitors to treat psoriasis? This physician thinks so.

The development of new biologics targeting a variety of dermatoses is on the upswing with some treatments coming to the clinic as early as this year, according to April Armstrong, M.D. who discussed the topic at the American Academy of Dermatology Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Psoriasis treatment has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and the growth shows no signs of stopping. Andrew Blauvelt, M.D. discussed new drugs in the pipeline during American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

While this new class of medications still has a role in treating psoriasis, this physician says the standard for both their efficacy and safety is very high because of the existing, already very effective systemic therapies available today.