Tag: Psoriasis
TYK2 Inhibitor Clears Psoriasis Over 12 Weeks
Findings seen in 12-week, phase 2 trial at oral doses over 3 mg daily
Alternative Medicines May Aid in the Treatment of Psoriasis
Most studies evaluated fish oil, acupuncture, indigo naturalis, curcumin, meditation
Inverse Link for Mediterranean Diet Score, Severe Psoriasis
Significant inverse correlation between MEDI-LITE score and having severe psoriasis
Certolizumab Looks Promising for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
Higher-dose certolizumab (400 mg) better at cutting symptoms than low-dose (200 mg)
Psoriasis Negatively Affects Patient Sleep Quality
Psoriasis patients self-report worse sleep quality compared to healthy controls; itch main predictor
Phone App Linked to Improved Psoriasis Treatment Adherence
App intervention group also had greater reduction in psoriasis severity than non-intervention group
AAD: Ustekinumab Cuts Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis
Reduction in total aortic vascular inflammation with ustekinumab versus increase with placebo
Patient-Initiated Consultations Beneficial in Psoriasis
No difference seen in Dermatology Life Quality Index versus routine care but fewer consultation requests
Psoriasis Remission Described After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment
Case report: After initiation of ledipasvir-sofosbuvir, HCV RNA decreased, and skin lesions improved
Psoriasis Is Independent Risk Factor for Comorbidity in Children
Those with psoriasis at higher risk for diabetes, liver disease, elevated lipid levels independent of obesity
