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Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease mainly affecting the skin with different clinical manifestations. As patients with psoriasis may also suffer from psoriatic arthritis and the skin lesions of psoriasis are disfiguring, their quality of life is often impaired. Many environmental and genetic factors have been implicated in psoriasis development. Currently, there is no cure for the disease and long-term drug treatment is usually necessary, especially in moderate to severe cases. Mesenc

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin disease manifested in more than 3% of Americans and over 125 million people worldwide. The inflammatory skin condition with an increased rate of keratinocyte turnover involves every level of the skin and exhibits various forms of the disease, including plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic psoriasis, as well as disease-associated conditions, such as psoriatic arthritis and nail psoriasis. Innovative treatment has highlighted the importance of

Background Topical drugs containing corticosteroids are recommended first-line treatment for patients with mild-moderate psoriasis. However, the optimal recommended dosage of topical drugs has not been well established.Objectives To investigate the effect of topical drug application quantity and treatment duration on psoriasis treatment outcome.Methods We conducted a post-hoc analysis of two randomized controlled trials investigating 214 patients with psoriasis using topical drugs containing cor

Aim: Having psoriasis and being treated with medication could raise concerns regarding family planning and pregnancy (FPP), and no guidelines are available on healthcare practice and information provision regarding FPP for these patients. This study aims to gain insight in the perspectives of patients with psoriasis on this important subject.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study including adult female and male patients with psoriasis, independent of their treatment type.Results: A total

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease that is increasingly understood as a systemic inflammatory condition with implications that extend far beyond the skin. Among its most serious associations is an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, which has emerged as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in affected patients. The persistent immune activation characteristic of psoriasis, driven by cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin (IL)-17, and IL-23, contr

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes significant deterioration of the quality of life, and due to its multifactorial causes, it is often difficult to manage. Apart from genetic and environmental components, an important part of its pathophysiology comprises an oxidative stress induction that the standard antioxidative mechanisms of the human body cannot compensate for. Moreover, in many psoriatic patients, there is a documented imbalance between antioxidant and pro-

Background The approach to pediatric psoriasis requires special considerations, given the potential for negative consequences on overall physical and psychosocial health.Objective The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to characterize the burden of pediatric psoriasis.Methods Papers assessing associations between pediatric psoriasis (in children <18 years old) and quality of life, physical symptoms (e.g., skin pain, itch, sleep disruption), and adverse psychological

Introduction Bimekizumab (BKZ), a monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F, has shown high efficacy in clinical trials. However, real-world data on its use in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of BKZ over 24 weeks in a real-world setting.Methods A retrospective, multicenter study was conducted at two Italian rheumatology centers, enrolling adult patients with PsA who initiated BKZ treatment between January 2023 a

Background Psoriasis is frequently associated with non-communicable disease (NCD) comorbidities, prompting interest in how these concurrent conditions may influence psoriasis treatment outcomes.Objectives To assess NCD prevalence and their influence on psoriasis treatment outcomes.Methods From 2022 to 2024, we recruited psoriasis patients in Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital. Data on demographic features, NCD comorbidities and treatment outcomes at week 4 and week 8 were systematically collected th

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Secukinumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that antagonizes interleukin-17A (IL-17A), has proven efficacious in the management of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Secukinumab has established itself as an effective treatment for plaque psoriasis, offering rapid and sustained symptom improvement. However, more research is warranted to assess its efficacy and safety in elderly patients, where clinical data is currently lacking. We describe an 84-year-old female presented with stable angina

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Moderate to severe psoriasis has been reported as an independent risk factor for IgA nephropathy (IgAN). IgAN is characterized by episodic microscopic hematuria, which can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Managing therapeutic interventions for psoriasis patients requiring dialysis due to ESRD presents significant challenges. We present a case of severe plaque psoriasis in a patient concurrently diagnosed with IgAN who is dependent on hemodialysis. Over the past two months, his conditi

Background The IL-17A inhibitors target aberrant immune responses in psoriasis but also impacts the host's defense against infections. The effects of this treatment on skin microorganisms and microbiome-encoded metabolic pathways remain unclear.Objectives This was an exploratory clinical study designed to investigate whether Psoriasis is associated with skin microbiota, as well as a longitudinal cohort study aimed at revealing the effects of IL-17A inhibitor treatment on skin microbiota in Psori

Topical drugs containing corticosteroids are recommended first-line treatment for patients with mild-moderate psoriasis. However, the optimal recommended dosage of topical drugs has not been well established. To investigate the effect of topical drug application quantity and treatment duration on psoriasis treatment outcome. We conducted a post-hoc analysis of two randomized controlled trials investigating 214 patients with psoriasis using topical drugs containing corticosteroids and/or calcipot

We developed and validated a novel analytical methodology for the precise quantification of deucravacitinib, an oral TYK2 inhibitor for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was employed in this method for sensitive detection of the compound in rat plasma. Analytical separation was performed utilizing an ACE C18 column (4.6 × 100 mm, 5-μm particle size) with a carefully optimized mobile phase composition of methanol and

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Down syndrome (DS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic condition linked to a higher prevalence of skin disorders, including psoriasis, which affects up to 8% of individuals. DS patients with psoriasis present unique management considerations, including a theoretical increased risk of infectious complications with immunosuppressive therapies. This report includes two cases and a systematic review summarizing available evidence on psoriasis characteristics and treatment outcomes in individuals

Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition that has a substantial impact on patients' quality of life. The Saudi Arabia Psoriasis Registry (PSORSA) was established to address long-term real-world data (RWD) on systemic and biologic therapies in the region. This observational cohort study provides a comprehensive analysis of baseline disease characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment efficacy among patients enrolled in PSORSA, with an emphasis on risankizumab.Methods Da

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Background In routine care, Danish patients with psoriatic arthritis are monitored in the DANBIO registry. In March 2022, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) on selected non-musculoskeletal manifestations (NMM) were implemented.Aim To validate PROMs for current dactylitis, skin and nail psoriasis, and recent uveitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis.Methods Adaptive cross-sectional study. Patients in the rheumatologic clinic answered PROMs with 'yes'/'no'/'do not know' and assessed the

Background Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex immune-mediated heterogeneous inflammatory disease. Treatment decisions are challenging given the multisystem involvement. To further guide management strategies, we conducted a comparative analysis of the latest global guidelines highlighting the contrast in their approach to treat different PsA domains.Methods Major global guidelines for PsA management were reviewed, including American College of Rheumatology 2018 update, European Alliance of A

Background Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are environmental pollutants with widespread human exposure and have been associated with adverse health outcomes. However, their potential relationship with psoriasis remains insufficiently explored.Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the association between PAH exposure and psoriasis.Methods Data were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for the periods 2005-2006, 2009-2010, and 2011-2012. W

Context Evidence regarding the relationship between serum trace element levels and immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases (IMSDs) is inconsistent.Objective In this systematic review and meta-analysis we aimed to evaluate the association between selected serum trace element levels (zinc [Zn], copper [Cu], iron [Fe], selenium [Se], and calcium [Ca]) and IMSDs (psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis [AD], alopecia areata [AA], hidradenitis suppurativa, and bullous diseases).Data sources We cond

Background Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease affecting millions of people, with obesity being a common comorbidity. Many studies suggest that obesity may influence the onset and treatment efficacy of psoriasis. Currently, increasing evidence indicates that abdominal obesity is associated with various metabolic diseases, but research on the relationship between abdominal obesity and psoriasis remains limited. This study uses advanced obesity indicators such as the conicity index and body roundn