Tag: Psoriasis
Psoriasis May Up Risk of Melanoma, Hematologic Cancer
No differences in risk observed for type of psoriasis therapy, including systemic or biologic medications
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Predict Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, worsening of physical function all predict PsA in patients with psoriasis
Depressed Psoriasis Patients at Higher Risk of Psoriatic Arthritis
Risk of psoriatic arthritis up 37 percent for psoriasis patients with depression
FDA Approves Siliq for Plaque Psoriasis
Injected medication approved for use by patients who've failed other treatments
Fatigue Occurs in ~50 Percent With Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Objective measures of psoriasis disease activity are not associated with fatigue severity
Psoriasis Impacts QoL for Parents of Affected Children
Negative impact on quality of life in multiple domains, especially emotional well-being
Consultations Rarely Address Psoriasis Patients’ Concerns
Patients report wanting to be met as individuals, prefer individualized health education
Reduction in Psoriasis Symptoms With Long-Term Weight Loss
Quality-of-life boost seen in obese patients who lost significant amounts of weight
Fatigue Levels Vary for Patients With Psoriatic Disease
Higher levels of fatigue in psoriatic arthritis versus psoriasis; fatigue scores linked to depression
Gastric Bypass Associated With Reduced Risk of Psoriasis
Reduced risks of psoriasis, severe psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis with bypass, but not banding
