Psoriasis
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Laser and Light Devices for Psoriasis, Part 1: Excimer Laser and Phototherapy
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin condition with high morbidity. Unfortunately, the etiology of the disease currently is unknown, although...
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For Etanercept Nonresponders, Switch or Escalate?
Major Finding: During the first 6 months after psoriasis patients were switched from etanercept to adalimumab because of an inadequate response to...
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FDA Advises Caution When IV Methotrexate-PPI Used Together
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Metabolic Syndrome Strikes Hard in Psoriatic Patients
Major Finding: Metabolic syndrome is significantly more common in psoriatic arthritis patients than in rheumatoid arthritis patients (27% vs. 19...
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Pulsed Dye Laser Zaps Nail Psoriasis in Small Study
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Comorbid Psoriasis/Diabetes Carries Hefty Economic Burden
Major Finding: Psoriasis patients with diabetes averaged 17 more hospitalizations per 100 patient-years and 5.8 more outpatient visits per patient...
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Ustekinumab Re-treatment Delivers Excellent Results
Major Finding: At week 12 of re-treatment, 84% of patients from PHOENIX I who were on the ustekinumab 45 mg dose and 85% on ustekinumab 90 mg...
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Mycophenolate Better Than Azathioprine for Lupus Nephritis Maintenance Therapy
Major Finding: Mycophenolate mofetil was superior to azathioprine in rates of treatment failure (16.4% vs. 32.4%), renal flares (12.9% vs. 23.4...
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When Vitiligo and Psoriasis Coexist, Keep Looking
Major Finding: A family history of cardiovascular disease was present in none of 54 participants with vitiligo alone compared with one-third of...