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May 16th 2024
These data highlight the effects of psoriasis on the mental health of adolescents in Denmark.
Secukinumab Reports Real-World Benefits, Tolerability in PROSPECT Trial
September 13th 2018Novartis reported that 59% of patients at 24 weeks experienced little to no impact of their condition on their quality of life. Additionally, 87% of bio-naïve psoriasis patients remained on secukinumab through 12 months, indicating its tolerability in real-world settings.
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis in Plaque Psoriasis Patients
Nearly one-third of patients with plaque psoriasis will also be diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. While somewhat common, this diagnosis requires a different approach to care in order to help patients better manage their symptoms.
Diagnosing Plaque Psoriasis a 'Straightforward' Effort for Dermatologists
With plaque psoriasis becoming an increasingly common condition providers are able to more easily identify the condition than they had in the past. Looking for red scaling plaques, and thickened skin, as well as asking questions can get doctors the answers they need. In rare cases skin biopsies are also performed.