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Make the Diagnosis: When the Sun, Physical Exertion, and Medications Team Up Against You

A 58-year-old man visited his doctor concerned about a painful rash that developed over his neck and chest earlier that day.

Apr 24, 2023
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High Rates of Psoriasis Clearance With Investigational TYK2 Inhibitor

Rates of 90% clearance approaching 50% at 12 weeks, with 100% clearance rates as high as 33%

Mar 21, 2023
AAD over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Biologic Switch Revs Up Response in Plaque Psoriasis

"Dramatic improvement" at 16 weeks with IL-23 blocker after lack of response to anti-IL-17 drug

Mar 19, 2023
AAD over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Psoriatic Arthritis: Depressing News on Second- and Later-Line Treatments

Real-world data indicate most patients who fail a first biologic drug never obtain remission

Feb 27, 2023
A photo of a woman with knee joint effusion from psoriatic arthritis
Targeting Specific Lipid Metabolic Pathway Linked to Reduced Psoriasis Risk

Genetics study suggests potential for precision medicine approach with PCSK9 inhibitors

Feb 02, 2023
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First TYK2 Inhibitor for Psoriasis Wins FDA Approval

Deucravacitinib significantly outperformed apremilast in two randomized trials

Sep 11, 2022
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First Approved Treatment for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Spesolimab led to complete clearance of pustules within a week in more than half of patients

Sep 07, 2022
FDA APPROVED Monoclonal antibody spesolimab (Spevigo) over a photo of pustular psoriasis.
Study: Flares in Pustular Psoriasis Often Undertreated

Drug firm hopes to bring new specific treatment to market

Aug 10, 2022
 A photo of pustular psoriasis on the sole of a person’s foot.
More Bad Safety News for Xeljanz

Yet another risk confirmed in postmarketing study

Aug 04, 2022
A photo composite of a bottle of Xeljanz tablets over a close up of the warning label.
Asian Psoriasis Patients Get Less Time With Dermatologists, Study Suggests

Cross-sectional study shows Asian patients have shortest face-to-face visits

Aug 03, 2022
A photo of psoriasis on a man’s back and arm.
Topical PDE4 Inhibitor for Plaque Psoriasis Passes Muster With FDA

Roflumilast cream first topical agent that specifically improved intertriginous psoriasis

Aug 01, 2022
FDA APPROVED roflumilast (Zoryve) over a photo of psoriasis on a persons’ elbow.
Chronic, Disfiguring Facial Rash With No Itching or Pain

Female patient reports low quality of life after 10 years of treatments with no response

Jul 11, 2022
A close up shot of a skin condition on a woman’s forehead.
Which Biologics Stick Longest for Psoriasis?

British data highlight factors affecting drug longevity

Jul 06, 2022
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Make the Diagnosis: Something to Get Hot and Bothered About?

A mother brought her 4-week-old daughter to the doctor concerned about a vesicular rash that developed on the girl's back within the last day.

Jun 16, 2022
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