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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on psoriasis, editorials on psoriasis, and perspectives on psoriasis - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Recommendations for Transitioning and Combinations of Medications in Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Free
- April 5, 2013
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
This consensus report provides valuable, practical recommendations on treatment optimization and transition in the management of plaque psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Mrowietz U et al., J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2013 Feb 26;:
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Coming Soon: New Topical Treatments for Psoriasis
- April 5, 2013
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Tofacitinib, a topical Janus kinase inhibitor, has potential as a topical therapeutic for mild-to-moderate psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Ports WC et al., Br J Dermatol 2013 Feb 6;:
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Newly Identified Psoriasis Susceptibility Loci
- January 4, 2013
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Disruptions of both innate and acquired immune regulation can influence the development of psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Tsoi LC et al., Nat Genet 2012 Dec; 44:1341.
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Pediatric Psoriasis Is Associated with Higher Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Free
- December 7, 2012
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Elevated risks were especially significant for depression and anxiety.- Reviewing:
- Kimball AB et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Oct; 67:651.
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How Common Is Psoriasis Worldwide?
- November 9, 2012
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
An analysis of 53 studies suggests higher prevalence north of the equator, in lighter-skinned populations, and in older people.- Reviewing:
- Parisi R et al., J Invest Dermatol 2012 Sep 27;:
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Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Is Frequent in Patients with Severe Psoriasis
- October 19, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Early-onset, diffuse arterial atherosclerosis in coronary and carotid arteries was evident in these patients.- Reviewing:
- Yiu K-H et al., J Intern Med 2012 Sep 24;:
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Biologics and Methotrexate Lower Rates of Cardiovascular Death, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke in Patients with Severe Psoriasis Free
- October 12, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Results suggest that systemic inflammation is an important link between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease.- Reviewing:
- Ahlehoff O et al., J Intern Med 2012 Sep 11;:
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Should We Recommend Bariatric Surgery for Obese Psoriasis Patients?
- October 12, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Whether long-term health benefits and reductions in the cost of psoriasis treatment offset the cost of bariatric surgery remains to be determined.- Reviewing:
- Farias MM et al., Obes Surg 2012 Jun; 22:877.
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Sleep Apnea — Another Risk Factor for the Development of Psoriasis?
- April 6, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Despite the finding of a significant relationship, the magnitude of risk was low and some questions remain.- Reviewing:
- Yang Y-W et al., Sleep Med 2012 Mar; 13:285.
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IL-17 Targeting Appears to Be Effective for Psoriasis Patients Free
- March 30, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Two phase 2 studies show improvement of moderate to severe psoriasis with agents that act on interleukin-17.- Reviewing:
- Papp KA et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Mar 29; 366:1181. Leonardi C et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Mar 29; 366:1190.
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A New Class of Topical Medications for Psoriasis May Be on the Horizon
- March 23, 2012
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
A small-molecule JAK1/2 inhibitor shows promise.- Reviewing:
- Punwani N et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Jan 24;:
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Patients with Psoriasis Have an Increased Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
- February 10, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
The association between psoriasis and vascular disease strengthens with greater disease severity and duration.- Reviewing:
- Armstrong AW et al., Am J Cardiol 2012 Jan 3;:
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Anti-TNF–Induced Psoriasis in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- January 27, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Many patients required therapy cessation, and some continued to have problems with another anti-TNF agent.- Reviewing:
- Cullen G et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011 Dec; 34:1318.
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Severe Psoriasis Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Free
- September 30, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Two newly published cohort studies have again linked severe psoriasis to cardiovascular disease.- Reviewing:
- Mehta NN et al., Am J Med 2011 Aug; 124:775. Ahlehoff O et al., Eur Heart J 2011 Aug 12;:
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Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Are Triggered by Responses to Specific Antigens Free
- July 20, 2011
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
But our author maintains that intrinsic epithelial abnormalities have a role.- Reviewing:
- Eyerich S et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Jul 21; 365:231.
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Etanercept and Adalimumab Very Safe in Patients with Psoriasis Free
- May 6, 2011
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
So, is frequent laboratory testing necessary?- Reviewing:
- van Lümig PPM et al., Br J Dermatol 2011 Mar 24;:
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Hypertension Associated with Psoriasis Is Difficult to Treat
- April 29, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
The mechanism behind this association remains unknown.- Reviewing:
- Armstrong AW et al., PLoS ONE 2011 Mar; 6:e18227.
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Personalized Medicine for Psoriasis Therapy
- December 17, 2010
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Certain factors characterize the patients who will benefit most from phototherapy.- Reviewing:
- Ryan C et al., Br J Dermatol 2010 Nov; 163:1056.
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A New Crop of Psoriasis Susceptibility Genes
- November 5, 2010
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Several research teams use genome-wide association studies to identify new psoriasis susceptibility loci in various populations.- Reviewing:
- Genetic Analysis of Psoriasis Consortium and the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Ellinghaus E et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Hüffmeier U et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Sun L-D et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Stuart PE et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;:
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Drunken Psoriasis
- July 16, 2010
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Reviewers examine a possible link between alcohol misuse and psoriasis, particularly the role of cutaneous ethanol in precipitating the disease.- Reviewing:
- Farkas Á and Kemény L., Br J Dermatol 2010 Apr; 162:711.
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