Plaque Psoriasis

The FDA has expanded approval of Stelara to include the treatment of moderate to severe pediatric plaque psoriasis, Janssen Pharmaceutical announced in a press release.

Wynzora cream, MC2 Therapeutics’ plaque psoriasis treatment, has been approved by the FDA for once-daily use in adult patients, according to a press release.

Roflumilast cream was superior to vehicle cream in attaining Investigator’s Global Assessment status of clear or almost clear at 6 weeks in patients with plaque psoriasis, according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Long-term clinically significant and sustained improvements were seen with ixekizumab treatment in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to a study reported at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting.

Patients dosed with certolizumab pegol for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis achieved and maintained absolute Psoriasis Area and Severity Index thresholds, according to an analysis at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting.

Twice-weekly Enstilar Foam was safe and effective as a maintenance treatment for plaque psoriasis, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting.

Dermavant Sciences has completed enrollment in a long-term safety study of tapinarof for treatment of plaque psoriasis, the company announced in a press release.

A dose reduction schedule of biologics did not show noninferiority to the standard of care based on Psoriasis Area and Severity Index; however, quality of life scores did show noninferiority, according to a clinical trial.

Brodalumab, an anti-interleukin-17 receptor A monoclonal antibody used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, was shown to have low rates of malignancy, according to findings published in American Journal of Clinical Dermatology.

An optimal therapeutic dose protocol with excimer laser for the treatment of plaque psoriasis yielded more effective dosing in fewer treatment sessions, according to a study.