Objective We aimed to identify clinical and demographic features associated with the interval between the appearance of psoriasis and the onset of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Methods We identified patients with psoriasis and PsA diagnoses from our tertiary care psoriatic disease biorepository: a longitudinal, real-world database including clinical information and patient-reported outcomes. We used a multivariable,…
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Given the intersection between rheumatology and dermatology for many patients with autoimmune diseases, it’s helpful to hear from specialists in both fields regarding disease management strategies.
In February A&R, Penso et al. reported on the results of their study, which explored whether patients with psoriasis, PsA and AS have a higher risk of developing IBD when treated with an IL-17 inhibitor compared with apremilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, or etanercept, a TNF inhibitor.
Recent research reinforces the finding that psoriasis patients have a slightly increased risk of cancer, specifically keratinocyte cancer and lymphomas. However, the study found no association between cancer and the use of biologic treatments in this patient population…
In a head-to-head study, ixekizumab was a more effective treatment for nail psoriasis than ustekinumab and resulted in greater skin clearance for patients with plaque psoriasis…
In a phase 3, comparator study in adults with plaque psoriasis, patients taking
risankizumab achieved greater skin clearance than those taking secukinumab…