Psoriasis
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New evidence suggests genetic risk factors in hidradenitis suppurativa
Two new studies provide better understanding of the genetic factors that may underlie pathogenesis of this inflammatory skin condition.
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PsA biomarkers move researchers closer to predictive test
Researchers have identified 15 genes that may indicate which patients with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis.
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Study validates use of new psoriatic arthritis prediction tool
To develop the tool, researchers evaluated 635 patients with psoriasis from a prospective longitudinal cohort study evaluating risk factors for...
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Roflumilast cream appears safe, effective for children with psoriasis, researchers report
In children aged 2-11 years, roflumilast cream 0.3% was well tolerated and improved signs and symptoms of psoriasis, researchers report.
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What factors cause multiple biologic failure in psoriasis?
“Prior cross-sectional and single-center studies have primarily analyzed therapeutic failure of a single biologic or biologics within one class,”...
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Could risk stratifying methotrexate users lead to less frequent testing?
A new prognostic model accurately predicts a patient’s risk of experiencing methotrexate toxicity, but more research is needed before clinical...
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to psoriasis severity
The study also found that “patients with the least amount of body surface affected by psoriasis had the highest average vitamin D levels.”
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Humira biosimilars: Five things to know
The launch of eight adalimumab biosimilars so far in 2023 ended Humira’s 20-year monopoly, but it’s not clear yet if these discounted drugs will...
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Remote teams offer chance to improve difficult-to-treat PsA
This difficult-to-treat cohort is discussed at ZOOM meetings, ranging from monthly to bimonthly, with two dermatologists, two rheumatologists, one...
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Keep depression, anxiety screening top of mind in patients with psoriatic disease
"Psoriasis patients are twice as likely to have depression, compared to those without psoriasis, and psoriasis patients are 33% more likely to...
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Oral IL-23 receptor antagonist for psoriasis promising: Phase 2b study
Similar to the primary outcome of PASI 75, all treatment groups demonstrated a statistically significant dose-response in PASI 90, compared with...