Plaque Psoriasis

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitors Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
108361083610836TNF inhibitors for psoriasisWith the advent of biologics, patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis have experienced increased control of disease and improved quality of life. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are some of the earliest biologics prescribed for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and, more recently, hidradenitis suppurativa. In this month’s installment of Therapeutic Cheat Sheets, we discuss TNF inhi …
TNF inhibitors for psoriasis
IL-23 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
973797379737IL-23 InhibitorsPsoriasis involves a complex inflammatory cascade mediated by various cytokine effectors. Over the past fifteen years, treatment options have evolved to include biologic medications that provide targeted inhibition of various pathways. IL-23 has emerged as an important inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IL- …
IL-23 Inhibitors
Interleukin-17 Inhibitors Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
828982898289Interleukin-17Biologics have revolutionized the treatment of psoriasis, and with new entries into the class, PASI90 and 100 have become attainable for many patients.  In this installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we’ll cover everything you need to know to start and monitor your patients on IL-17 blocking therapies. [caption id="attachment_8301" align="alignleft" width="612"] Click image to en …
Interleukin-17
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Highlights – October Issue
473547354735dermatology highlightsHave you received the latest issue of the JDD?  Below are Journal of Drugs in Dermatology highlights and editor picks for the October issue! Consensus Recommendations on Adjunctive Topical Management of Atopic Dermatitis provides an overview of AD, summaries of pathophysiology and medical management, and discussion of epidermal barrier dysfunction and skin microbiome shifting associated with …
dermatology highlights