Psoriasis

Apremilast Tx for psoriasis reduces fat

Treatment with apremilast appears to be associated with fat loss in patients with psoriasis, according to new study results. The findings...

U.K. study indicates Dx of psoriasis delayed in primary care settings

The researchers analyzed the electronic health records of more than 700 general practices in the U.K. between 2010 and 2017, comparing...

VIDEO: Study shows IL-23 inhibitors effective in biologic-naive and non-naive psoriasis patients

A new real-world study showed IL-23 inhibitors to be highly effective for the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.

Epidural lidocaine nerve block improves psoriasis

A proof-of-concept study in four patients has shown that an epidural nerve block using lidocaine can lead to clearance of psoriatic skin...

VIDEO: Psoriasis patients at higher risk of organ-based comorbidities, study shows

Patients with psoriasis have a 20% greater risk of organ-based comorbidities when compared with the general population.

Estradiol controls psoriasis inflammation

Researchers have found that the hormone estradiol suppresses psoriasis, providing a basis for therapeutic potential.

One-third of psoriasis patients have metabolic syndrome

The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among patients with psoriasis is 32%, researchers report online in the Journal of the...

VIDEO: Psoriasis patients value skin clearance, symptom control as most important treatment outcomes

Patient with psoriasis value skin clearance and symptom control as most important treatment outcomes, according to a new study.

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