Opinion|Videos|September 27, 2024
Role of PDE-4 in the Management of Plaque Psoriasis
Author(s)E. James Song, MD, FAAD
Focusing on treatment paradigms in plaque psoriasis, E. James Song, MD, FAAD, provides insights on phosphodiesterase inhibitors 4 (PDE-4) and their role in the therapeutic landscape.
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