Plaque Psoriasis

Based on the available literature, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation published joint guidelines on ultraviolet light-based therapies for the treatment of psoriasis.

August is Psoriasis Action Month, a national initiative to encourage understanding and enhance education about this common disease. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis affects more than 8 million Americans and roughly 125 million people worldwide.

The FDA has expanded the indicated patient population for Enstilar foam for topical treatment of plaque psoriasis to include patients aged 12 years and older, according to a press release from Leo Pharma.