Unveiling the Potential of PDE4 Inhibitors: Expanding Horizons Beyond Topicals in Plaque Psoriasis

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD and Robert J. Casquejo, PA-C highlight the impact of plaque psoriasis on both moderate and mild patients, emphasizing the importance of addressing these concerns in patient care.

Experts in dermatology share insights on considering the location's impact in treating plaque psoriasis, focusing on challenges with scalp involvement and addressing limitations with topical therapies.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, and Robert Casquejo, PA-C, discuss their preferred treatment approach for plaque psoriasis, which includes PDE4 inhibitors such as apremilast and roflumilast.

Drs Lisa Swanson and Robert J. Casquejo elaborate on their treatment selection approach for plaque psoriasis, underscoring the significance of systemic treatments and their proven efficacy in managing this condition.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD and Robert J. Casquejo, PA-C discuss the shifting treatment landscape, shedding light on phosphodiesterase inhibitors-4 (PDE4) and comment on why it holds promise as a therapeutic target for immune-mediated diseases.

Experts in dermatology highlight the crucial role of setting treatment response expectations and stress the need for discussions on managing mild plaque psoriasis, highlighting the utilization of systemic therapies in this context.

Drs Lisa Swanson and Robert J. Casquejo express their optimism for the future of plaque psoriasis management, sharing their vision for expanded treatment approvals in the pediatric population affected by this condition.