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.
May 16th 2024
These data highlight the effects of psoriasis on the mental health of adolescents in Denmark.
What Factors Should Clinicians Consider When Treating Psoriasis in Skin of Color?
Mona Shahriari, MD, and Andrew F Alexis, MD, MPH, discussed the multifaceted considerations dermatologists should weigh when treating patients with skin of color diagnosed with plaque psoriasis.
Improvements in Atopic Dermatitis from Ruxolitinib Treatment Observed Past Vehicle-Controlled Period
This new post-hoc analysis of ruxolitinib cream for those with eczema indicates that continued treatment past 8 weeks may lead to further benefit for those with the skin disease.
Psoriasis Severity Could Signal Increased Cardiovascular Risk
September 21st 2023A study of more than 500 patients with severe psoriasis provides further insight into the association between severe psoriasis and cardiovascular disease risk, demonstrating coronary microvascular dysfunction was present in 30% of this cohort.
Jayme Heim, MSN: Hidradenitis Suppurativa, New Research on the Horizon for Dermatology
In this interview segment, Jayme Heim, MRS, explored promising treatments on the horizon, hidradenitis suppurativa, and future research on teledermatology and artificial intelligence.
Study Reveals Key Insights on 5-Year Retention Rate, Efficacy of Secukinumab for Psoriasis Patients
The multi-center study led to several important findings, one of which being that history of biologic-use could be a factor of importance in secukinumab retention prediction.