Psoriasis

Biologics were more likely to improve psoriasis than methotrexate in pediatric patients, as assessed by both the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and Physician Global Assessment, according to a study.

Women with psoriasis may have an increased risk for adverse maternal and pregnancy outcomes; however, fertility does not seem to be negatively affected, according to a study in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Patients with cutaneous immune-mediated diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa, may not have an increased risk for developing severe COVID-19, based on available data from the current and previous coronavirus outbreaks.

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.

Among patients with psoriasis who showed an inadequate response to apremilast, etanercept was associated with strong response rates and patient-reported outcomes, according to a recently published study.

Although numerous topical and pharmacological treatments exist to decrease symptoms of psoriasis, many patients with mild psoriasis may turn to complementary and alternative methods to ease their symptoms.

Psoriasis is linked to many chronic health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and depression, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Gender, income and marital status may predict the likelihood of reporting “not relevant” to certain questions on the Dermatology Life Quality Index among patients with psoriasis, suggesting a possible underestimation of disease burden, according to recent findings.

Psoriatic arthritis has an estimated incidence of six per 100,000 and a prevalence of around one to two per 1,000 in the general population.

Ultraviolet light-based therapy, or phototherapy, has been around for nearly 70 years and is an effective treatment option for patients with psoriasis.