Researchers identify biologics for psoriasis that have better drug survival in bio-naive or bio-experienced patients.

46.3% of female patients with psoriasis have been exposed to at least one type of intimate partner violence.

Photo courtesy Morguefile.com Researchers have discovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that contributes to psoriasis development, a discovery that represents a potential biomarker and treatment target. The study, published in Cell Death & Differentiation , shows that the fatty acid-binding protein FABP5 drives ferroptosis, a particular form of cell death, and amplifies inflammatory processes in the skin. Blocking this protein significantly improved the skin change

New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure—such as divorce or separation—experienced during the first year of life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later in life. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology , emphasize the need to protect young children from stressful life factors that threaten their security and emotional well-being. According to a press release , this is the first

Adults with psoriasis saw significant improvement in their disease severity while adopting a Mediterranean diet.

Photo by: JVO27 via Wikimedia Commons Findings from a study comparing the Nijmegen-Nail Psoriasis Activity Index Tool (N-NAIL) and Nail...

Treating PsO with adalimumab and concomitant methotrexate has no difference in effectiveness and persistence when compared to adalimumab monotherapy.

PsO patients with low BSA involvement may experience similar QoL and disease burden as patients with high BSA.