Case 2: A 55-Year-Old Man With PsO and PsA

Michael Lewitt, MD, discusses a case involving a 55-year-old man with psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), highlighting challenges such as treatment for sensitive areas like the palms, soles, and scalp, mild morning stiffness, and the patient’s dissatisfaction with prior topical treatments; the discussion includes systemic and topical steroid use, concerns about TNF inhibitors, the effectiveness of phototherapy on limited areas, and the potential adverse events associated with the apremilast standard dose regimen, with phototherapy considered as a rescue option for flares.