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Psoriasis Risk Factors and Triggers
Numerous factors contribute to the onset and exacerbation of psoriasis. Genetic risk factors include HLA-Cw6 and mutations in the caspase...
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Scalp Psoriasis With Increased Hair Density
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that commonly affects the scalp. Psoriatic lesions on the scalp typically result in alopecia,...
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Emerging Therapies In Psoriasis: A Systematic Review
Many new biologics are being studied for use in psoriasis. In this review, we evaluate and summarize findings about emerging biologic therapies...
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Do Psoriasis Patients Engage In Vigorous Physical Activity?
Psoriasis is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and myocardial infarction, but regular physical activity is known to decrease the risk of...
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US Dermatology Residency Program Rankings Based on Academic Achievement
This study provides rankings of individual US dermatology residency programs based on a number of factors, including annual amount of National...
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A Review of Neurologic Complications of Biologic Therapy in Plaque Psoriasis
The use of biologic medications has represented a great advancement in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and has improved...
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Adalimumab for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
We applaud Kimball et al1 on their report that adalimumab demonstrated clinical improvement in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (...
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BSA75, BSA90, and BSA100: New Clinical Tools for Measuring Improvement in Psoriasis
Currently, there is no widely accepted tool for assessing the severity of psoriasis in the clinical setting.1-5 Moreover, there is still a need...
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Hyperkeratotic Papules on the Medial Aspects of the Feet
A 43-year-old woman with recently diagnosed diabetes mellitus and a history of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura on chronic oral steroids...
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The Role of Biologic Therapy for Psoriasis in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
The cardiovascular comorbidities associated with psoriasis have been well documented; however, the mechanism by which psoriasis increases the risk...
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Psoriasis and Internal Disease: Report From the Mount Sinai Winter Symposium
At the 19th Annual Mount Sinai Winter Symposium, Dr. Jashin J. Wu spoke about psoriasis and internal disease. He discussed psoriasis and...
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Addressing Patient Concerns on Biologics for Psoriasis
Systemic therapies may be considered in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis or in those who are not responsive to or are unable to use...
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TNF Inhibitors May Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Psoriasis Patients: Report From the AAD Meeting
Dr. Jashin Wu discusses results from a study on tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for psoriasis and myocardial infarction risk. The study...
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Update on Psoriasis Comorbidities: Report From the AAD Meeting
At the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Francisco, California, Dr. Jashin J. Wu reviews data on the risk for...