Psoriasis

The AJMC® Psoriasis compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the chronic skin disease, which tends to go through cycles where it flares and goes into remission.

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Psoriasis Risk Linked to Elevated Non-HDL to HDL Cholesterol Ratio, Study Finds

November 19th 2024

Data reveal a strong association between non–high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio and psoriasis onset in US adults.

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Dried Fruit Intake Linked to Benefits in Psoriasis Treatment

November 12th 2024

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Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio Linked With All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Psoriasis

November 7th 2024

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Guselkumab Clears Skin in Psoriasis Resistant to Topicals

October 25th 2024

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Exploring the Genetic Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Psoriasis

October 9th 2024

A Personalized Approach to Disease Management in Psoriasis

A panel of experts discuss their personalized approaches to treating patients with psoriasis and comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome.

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, Bhavesh Shah, PharmD, Mark Lebwohl, MD, and Robert Groves, MD.
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November 21st 2024

Treatment Gaps in the Management of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: Enhancing the Role of Managed Care

1.5 Credits / Dermatology, Immunology
November 21st 2024

Advancing Patient Outcomes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

1.5 Credits / Dermatology

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Psoriasis on hands
July 28th 2023

Significant Amount of Patients With Psoriasis Experience Depression, Anxiety

Jaime Rosenberg
The study adds to a growing amount of literature documenting the impact of psoriasis on mental health.
Woman suffering an anxiety attack alone in the night: © Antonioguillem
July 26th 2023

Asthma, Airflow Limitation Linked With Respiratory Failure in Psoriasis

Jared Kaltwasser
People with psoriasis were also more likely to have pulmonary comorbidities compared with those who did not have psoriasis.
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July 19th 2023

Case Reports Support Use of IL-23 Inhibitors to Treat Psoriasis in Cancer Setting

Jared Kaltwasser
Authors describe 3 patients with cancer who were given interleukin-23 (IL-23) inhibitors for psoriasis or immune-related psoriasis.
Close-up woman touches herself. Neck, back, spine. Psoriasis skin, eczema, rash and other skin diseases. A woman hides her face, she is ashamed of her autoimmune genetic disease. Imperfect beauty: © stockmaster - stock.adobe.com
July 13th 2023

Tildrakizumab Improved Quality of Life, Skin Symptoms in Plaque Psoriasis Patients

Tim Smith
In these preliminary results from the ongoing POSITIVE study, tildrakizumab was shown to have led to significant improvement for patients who have psoriasis.
Psoriasis
July 7th 2023

Survey Finds Management of Psoriatic Disease in US Remains "Suboptimal"

Gianna Melillo
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June 21st 2023

Guidance Outlines Framework for Successful Telemedicine Use in Patients With Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
Researchers laid out 6 position statements for the technology in this patient population.
Woman in hospital bed
June 14th 2023

Lower Fertility Rates, Higher Risk of Pregnancy Loss in Patients With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
However, overall fertility rates of patients with psoriasis were similar to national fertility trends, authors found.
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June 10th 2023

IL Variant May Serve as Genetic Biomarker for Severity, Joint Involvement in Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
Findings are based on a case-control study carried out in Brazil.
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June 9th 2023

Review Suggests Psoriasis Biologics Not Linked With Adverse Outcomes in Pregnant Patients

Gianna Melillo
Findings are based on a meta-analysis of 51 studies and 739 pregnancies.
CLOSE UP Woman with big red scaly rash suffering from elbow psoriatic arthritis: © helivideo - stock.adobe.com
June 3rd 2023

Review Identifies Criteria Used to Define Anti–TNF-α Failure in Patients With Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
It’s estimated around 20% of patients will discontinue their first course of anti–tumor necrosis factor-α (anti–TNF-α) and rates increase over time
Syringe and vials
June 2nd 2023

Study Compares Real-world Adverse Events of Methotrexate, Biologics for Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
Although methotrexate was linked with a higher risk of anemia, it carried risks of kidney and other serious infections similar to those of biologics.
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May 25th 2023

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Risks Are Higher When Using Methotrexate for Psoriasis: Study

Gianna Melillo
Patients with psoriasis taking methotrexate are nearly 3 times as likely to develop non-melanoma skin cancer than patients not taking the treatment.
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May 20th 2023

Biologic Switching Common Among Patients With Psoriasis in Real-World Setting

Gianna Melillo
After 1 year, overall treatment switch rates were 14.4%, while after 2 years, switch rates were 26%.
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May 17th 2023

Tildrakizumab Linked With HRQOL Improvement in Psoriasis in a Real-World Setting

Gianna Melillo
Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria in clinical trials means findings on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) may not be generalizable to the real-world setting.
Close-up woman touches herself. Neck, back, spine. Psoriasis skin, eczema, rash and other skin diseases. A woman hides her face, she is ashamed of her autoimmune genetic disease. Imperfect beauty: © stockmaster - stock.adobe.com
May 10th 2023

Drugs Affecting the IL-23 Pathway May Lower Risk of Psoriatic, Inflammatory Arthritis From Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
Findings show these drugs were linked with a lower risk of progression to inflammatory arthritis compared with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, although more research is needed to confirm the finding.
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May 5th 2023

Study Outlines Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Pediatric Patients With Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
Approximately one quarter of patients who have psoriasis experience disease onset before adulthood.
Psoriasis
April 25th 2023

In Elderly, Psoriasis Heightens Risk of Malignancy

Jared Kaltwasser
Older people with psoriasis had a roughly 50% higher risk of being diagnosed with a malignancy, investigators found.
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April 25th 2023

Cost Burden of GPP Much Higher Than Psoriasis Vulgaris, Study Finds

Jared Kaltwasser
Ten-year mean costs associated with psoriasis-related health care visits were 10 times higher for patients with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).
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April 14th 2023

Biologics May Prevent PsA in Patients With Psoriasis

Gianna Melillo
Because biologics are used to treat both conditions, researchers hypothesized they may be helpful to prevent psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Tildrakizumab monoclonal antibody drug. Used in treatment of psoriasis. Targets interleukin-23. Generic name and stylized antibody representation: © molekuul.be- stock.adobe.com
April 12th 2023

Trial Results Show Tildrakizumab Is Safe, Effective for Psoriasis Across Ages

Gianna Melillo
This analysis pooled data from the reSURFACE 1 and reSURFACE 2 trials of tildrakizumab use among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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March 24th 2023

Examining Health Care Disparities in Psoriasis and Other Skin Diseases

Pearl Steinzor
Minority patients with skin diseases such as psoriasis often experience racial and ethnic barriers to care, a recent review found.
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March 21st 2023

Race, Ethnicity May Not Affect Biologic Prescribing Patterns for Psoriasis

Jared Kaltwasser
Dermatologists recommended biologics at similar rates in scenarios describing Black, Hispanic, and White patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.
image of hands with psoriatic arthritis
March 18th 2023

Polypharmacy Is Significantly Higher in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Lana Pine
Polypharmacy was significantly higher in patients with psoriatic arthritis when compared with controls, according to a new study.
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March 14th 2023

Accurate Remote Assessment of Psoriasis Possible From Patient Photographs, Questionnaire Responses, Study Finds

Jared Kaltwasser
In this new analysis, investigators found significant agreement between in-person and remote assessments.
Final Thoughts on Psoriasis Across Skin Types
February 28th 2023

Final Thoughts on Psoriasis Across Skin Types

A panel of experts provide their final thoughts on treating psoriasis across all skin phototypes.
Health Equity Across All Skin Phototypes
February 28th 2023

Health Equity Across All Skin Phototypes

A panel of experts provide their final thoughts on treating psoriasis across all skin phototypes.
Incentivizing Patient Use of Digital Health Tools
February 28th 2023

Incentivizing Patient Use of Digital Health Tools

Maria Lopes, MD, MS, and Amy McMichael, MD, discuss how payers can incentivize patients’ use of digital health tools to monitor the success or failure of treatment.
Psorcast: A Digital Health Tool for Patients
February 21st 2023

Psorcast: A Digital Health Tool for Patients

Amy McMichael, MD, provides an overview of the Psorcast app and how it can benefit treatment adherence for patients.
Addressing Disparities in Care for Psoriasis
February 21st 2023

Addressing Disparities in Care for Psoriasis

Bruce Sherman, MD, FCCP, FACOEM, and Maria Lopes, MD, MS, discuss how organizations can address disparities in care for psoriasis.
Challenges Across Skin Phenotypes
February 14th 2023

Challenges Across Skin Phenotypes

Maria Lopes, MD, MS, reviews some challenges surrounding access to care, patient education, and financial burdens associated with psoriasis across skin phototypes.
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