Dermatology

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Psoriasis is an itchy, uncomfortable, hyperproliferative dermatologic condition that tends to affect patients’ elbows, knees, scalp, umbilicus, lumbar regions, fingernails, toenails, and areas with skinfolds.

Adalimumab (Humira) demonstrated skin clearance among patients with fingernail psoriasis.

Women observed to have significantly lower Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores than men.

Injection helps clear skin and manage itch severity caused by the disease.

The FDA has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injection, from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, for the treatment of adults with inadequately controlled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

A majority of patients experienced the same level of skin clearing as initial treatment with Cosentyx.

Atopic dermatitis drug improves overall disease severity in phase 3 clinical trial.

GP2017 observed to reduce symptoms among patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

Diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and psoriasis showed a statistically significant association with dementia.

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Extensive psoriasis lesions remained in 18% of patients undergoing treatment.

Brodalumab (Siliq) approved to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Siliq prevents an inflammatory response that plays a role in the development of plaque psoriasis.

The FDA has approved Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ Siliq (brodalumab) injection for subcutaneous use in adults with psoriasis.

Abbreviated new drug applications were accepted for 3 topical generic products on December 30, 2016.

Interaction among probiotics and an intrinsic gut microbiota may influence atopic dermatitis.

Crisaborole ointment (Eucrisa) treats mild to moderate eczema in patients 2 years and older.

Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor is specifically indicated for the twice-daily treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Some atopic dermatitis patients at risk for developing contact dermatitis from certain common ingredients in topical products.

Some atopic dermatitis patients at risk for developing contact dermatitis from certain common ingredients in topical products.

Etanercept found equally as effective as Enbrel in treating plaque psoriasis.

Clobetasol propionate lotion can be used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.