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The HCPLive dermatology page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on skin disease. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for dermatologic conditions, and more.

In this analysis, investigators compared older and younger patients with psoriasis in terms of drug survival and other results of biologic medications.

Biologic Efficacy in Psoriasis Comparable Among Older, Younger Patient Cohorts

These data highlight the risk level among certain patients with psoriasis of excessive sun exposure, associated commonly with tanning.

Study Identifies Risk Factors Linked to Excessive Sun Exposure in Those with Psoriasis

The program can indicate the severity of nail psoriasis and allow practitioners to quickly and accurately diagnose patients.

Investigators Develop AI Model That Can Predict Nail Psoriasis

In these findings, the FamilyPso tool was validated for assessing psoriasis burdens on family members in multiple countries.

‘FamilyPso’ Tool Effective in Assessing Burden of Psoriasis on Patients’ Family Members 

Survey Highlights Inconsistencies in Toe Joint Scoring for PsA 66/68 Count

An observational study has indicated a correlation between biologic medications and a lower risk of CVD: more research is needed to determine causality.

Biologic Psoriasis Treatments May Have Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk than Oral

This analysis suggests that exposures prior to, during, and following migration, along with structural factors are linked to skin health outcomes in migrant populations.

Gaps in Knowledge Identified Regarding Skin Health Outcomes in Migrant Populations

Without estrogen, the skin barrier weakens, leading to more severe and symptomatic psoriasis.

Menopause May Worsen Symptoms of Psoriasis, New Study Reveals

This analysis pointed to increased costs of biologics given the initiation of newer IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors, suggesting the use of lower-cost options.

Study Finds Costs of Biologic Drugs for Psoriasis Rose Between 2007 to 2021

Anti-IL-17 medications meant to treat psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may inadvertently harm gastrointestinal tract.

IL-17 Inhibitors May Raise Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk, New Study Suggests

The HCPLive plaque psoriasis page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on psoriasis. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for psoriatic disease, and more.

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