Subcutaneous Methotrexate vs Oral Treatment in Patients With Psoriasis
The effectiveness of oral vs subcutaneous methotrexate for the treatment of psoriasis in a registry is reported.
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High IL-17 Levels Linked to Decreased Psoriatic Arthritis Risk
Researchers determined the causal associations between genetically predicted TNF-α, IL-12p70, and IL-17 levels and risk for psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Similar Effect on Hand Function
Researchers compared the effect of psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis on objective and subjective parameters of hand function.
Expert Roundtable: Racial Disparities in Dermatology Care
A roundtable discussion by experts in issues facing patients with skin of color reveals interesting insights.
Risk for Bone Fractures Up for Patients With Psoriatic Diseases
For adults with psoriatic diseases, the likelihood of developing bone fractures is increased, although they have no increased risk for osteoporosis.
Biologic Agent Use Associated With Lower Hospitalization Risk for Patients With Psoriasis and COVID-19
The course of COVID-19 in patients with psoriasis was characterized and factors associated with hospitalization were identified in an international case study.
Fibromyalgia in Psoriatic Arthritis Associated With Sleep Disturbances and Poor Quality of Life
Researchers evaluated the association between fibromyalgia in psoriatic arthritis and enthesopathy, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
Depression Common Among Psoriasis Patients
Researchers assessed the prevalence of pharmacologically treated depression among individuals with and without psoriasis.
Diabetes, CVD, and Mood Disorders Are Highly Prevalent in Patients With Palmoplantar Plaque Psoriasis
The relationship of palmoplantar plaque psoriasis and comorbidities known to be associated with generalized plaque psoriasis were examined.
Shift Seen to Newer Agents to Treat Psoriasis
Phototherapy use for psoriasis decreased from 2005 to 2018, while use of biologics increased.
Inflammation Tied to Thyroid Dysfunction With Psoriasis
Thyroid dysfunction in patients with psoriasis may be associated with inflammation caused by psoriasis.
Therapy-Switching Patterns in Children, Adolescents With Psoriasis
Many young patients with psoriasis are not receiving adequate intensive therapy to control their disease.
1990 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence, Incidence of Psoriasis
From 1990 to 2017, there were increases in the global prevalence, incidence, and burden of suffering related to psoriasis.
Sex, Gender Differences in Psoriasis May Have Clinical Implications
There are sex- and gender-specific differences related to clinical characteristics and quality-of-life measures in patients with psoriasis.
Psoriasis in Adolescents Linked to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Early markers of cardiovascular and metabolic disease were elevated in adolescents with psoriasis, despite early disease.
Prenatal Tobacco Exposure May Increase Risk for Pediatric Psoriasis
The prenatal period is of greatest importance in tobacco’s effect on risk for pediatric psoriasis, suggesting that smoking may play a causal role in psoriasis pathogenesis, a novel study finds.
Japanese and Western Diets Contribute to Psoriasis
Surprising dietary findings show Japanese patients with psoriasis had higher BMI, lower intake of meat, and higher intake of seafood, sugar/sweeteners, vitamin D and vitamin B12, challenging long-held nutritional beliefs.
Risk for Cancer Incidence, Mortality Increased With Psoriasis
Overall cancer mortality and mortality for liver, esophageal, pancreatic cancer up with severe psoriasis.
Patients, Providers Agree on Outcome Measures for Inflammatory Skin Disorders
Patients and providers agreed that Skindex instruments are important complements to patient global assessments for determining disease burden and severity in clinical practice.
Systemic Psoriasis Therapy Linked to Higher Symtomatic UTI Risk in Women
Use of cyclosporine, infliximab, and anti-IL17 agents may be associated with increased risk of symptomatic urinary tract infection in women with psoriasis.
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