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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

Psoriatic disease encompasses psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It is a chronic, progressive condition and leads to irreversible joint destruction. Conventional treatments used are disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and biologics. Janus kinase (JAK) signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) cell signaling protein inhibitors have shown promising results in psoriatic disease. However, JAK inhibitors have been associated with some concerning safety issues, such as cardiac risks,

Due to their similar clinical presentations, the scarcity of competent dermatologists, and the urgency of diagnosis, the accurate diagnosis of dermatological conditions such as Psoriasis and Lichen Planus is challenging. This study introduces a novel approach leveraging deep learning and numerical simulations of skin biomechanical properties to enhance diagnostic precision. By utilizing ABAQUS software, this study incorporates 1000 numerical simulations for data generation to combat the limitati

Psoriatic patients have shown higher levels of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) vs healthy controls. Psoriasis is often associated with other comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease. An increase in indirect markers of NETs has been found in patients with increased cardiovascular events in patients without psoriasis.We conducted a prospective observational study with psoriatic patients. A total of 39 of patients were included. Myeloperoxidase, neutrophil elastase and double-stranded DNA

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune skin disease with enhanced skin cell turnover. Despite the therapies currently available, better and target-oriented therapies are needed. Fisetin is a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. It shows therapeutic potential, but its poor bioavailability and penetration into the skin cannot be used effectively to treat psoriasis. While fisetin-loaded nanoformulations in cancer and other diseases have been explor

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 roundness index t

Background Psoriasis patients frequently present with cardiovascular comorbidities, which maybe associated with abnormal epicardial adipose tissue (EAT). This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of radiomics features derived from non-contrast chest CT (NCCT) combined with serological parameters for identifying abnormal EAT in psoriasis.Methods In this retrospective case-control study, we enrolled consecutive psoriasis patients who underwent chest NCCT between September 2021 and February

Introduction The International Psoriasis Council (IPC) reclassified patients eligible for systemic therapy to include those with body surface area (BSA) > 10%, psoriasis lesions in high-impact areas, or failure of topical therapy. Risankizumab is an interleukin-23 inhibitor approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This retrospective study evaluated the real-world effectiveness of risankizumab in patients with BSA 3-10% and patients meeting IPC systemic therapy criter

Background Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder characterized by scaly erythematous plaques and significant comorbidities. Recent studies have suggested that impaired mitophagy, the cellular mechanism for removing dysfunctional mitochondria, may contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis.Methods In this study, we analyzed bulk RNA sequencing data from 167 healthy individuals and 177 patients with psoriasis obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database (GSE30999 and GSE54456). Mitophagy-re

Background Placebo effects are a significant challenge in the conduct of clinical trials. We explored how global recruitment patterns influence the extent of placebo responses in randomized controlled trials of psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.Methods We conducted an analysis of 51 trials (6,843 patients; 52±5.7% female) in psoriatic arthritis, and 43 trials (5,671 patients; 32±7.1% female) in plaque psoriasis investigating biological and targeted synthetic therapeutics. We investigated

Objectives Conflicting data exist on TNF inhibitors' (TNFi) role in preventing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in psoriasis. Using propensity score matching, we compared PsA incidence in severe psoriasis patients treated with TNFi versus narrow-band ultraviolet B (nbUVB) phototherapy over a decade of follow up.Methods Consecutive adults with severe psoriasis prescribed TNFi or nbUVB phototherapy between September 2005 and September 2010 were enrolled. Of 946 patients, 497 received TNFi (median follow-

Objective Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory arthritis that develops in 30% of patients with psoriasis, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and reduced quality of life. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) modulate gene expression and have been associated with the pathogenesis of immune-mediated disorders. We aimed to identify miRNAs that can be used as biomarkers for the development of PsA in patients with psoriasis.Methods miRNA expression levels were assessed in serum

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a high world-wide incidence. Rutin, a natural citrus flavonoid glycoside, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. To investigate the protective effects of rutin in imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis model mice and its underlying molecular mechanism. IMQ was applied to mice to induce inflammatory skin that phenotypically mimics psoriasis. The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score was used to evaluate the degree

Objectives Little is known about the ideal service delivery model and shortcomings in patient experiences in the NHS for patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The objective of this work was to identify unmet needs perceived within the current health service delivery model for PsA from the UK Psoriatic Arthritis Priority Setting Partnership (PsA-PSP).Methods An online survey was conducted in 2020 and distributed to people with PsA, their carers and clinicians to identify research priorities in

Real-world data on concurrent psoriasis and active tuberculosis (TB) remain limited, particularly in high TB-burden settings. This retrospective study evaluated the incidence, prevalence, and clinical characteristics of psoriasis patients with active TB who had received topical or systemic treatments. Medical records from 13 066 psoriasis patients who presented at Siriraj Hospital over 18 years were reviewed. Among these, 86 (0.66%) developed active TB, yielding an incidence range of 135-1332 pe