VIDEO: Roflumilast cream effective on steroid-sensitive areas in psoriasis

In this video, April Armstrong, MD, MPH, of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, spoke with Healio about findings from a study presented at AAD VMX 2021 that evaluated the use of topical roflumilast in patients with psoriasis.

The researchers specifically studied the use of roflumilast cream on steroid-sensitive areas of the body, including the head, neck and intertriginous areas. Results showed that the performance of roflumilast in these areas was similar to its effect on other areas of the body. The treatment was not only effective, but also associated with improved quality of life, Armstrong said.

She added that hopefully these data signal the future availability of a new topical therapy for patients with psoriasis.