Psoriasis

The use of analgesics is more common in those with psoriasis, specifically those with concomitant psoriatic arthritis, than in the general population, according to a study.

Hematological parameters such as blood and platelet counts may have some utility in stratifying psoriasis patients by disease severity, according to recent findings.

Short-term air pollution exposure can increase the likelihood of psoriasis flares, according to a study.

Exposure to TNF inhibitors nearly triples the risk for psoriasis among children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to data published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

UCB’s Bimzelx was given marketing authorization in Japan for treatment of psoriatic indications, according to a press release from the company.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2022, Laura M. Periman, MD, discusses a case of dupilumab-induced ocular surface disease and management strategies.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Guselkumab showed better efficacy in psoriasis skin clearance than most psoriatic arthritis treatments, according to a meta-analysis presented at Maui Derm for Dermatologists.

Pediatric psoriasis is uncommon, with an annual prevalence of up to only 1% in the United States. However, since many children and adolescents are misdiagnosed or untreated, the true prevalence of this disease may not be well understood.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video perspective from Maui Derm for Dermatologists, Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, discusses the latest research regarding comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video perspective from Maui Derm for Dermatologists, Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, gives an update on the guidance from the National Psoriasis Foundation Task Force on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.