Plaque Psoriasis

Roflumilast Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
RoflumilastRoflumilast is a non-steroidal topical cream that was FDA approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in 2022.1 Roflumilast selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4), which is an enzyme that mediates inflammatory responses and has been shown to play a role in several dermatologic diseases.2 Prior to topical roflumilast, oral PDE-4 inhibitors have been investigated across a wide variety o …
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Tapinarof Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
TAPINAROFTapinarof cream is a non-steroidal topical medication that was recently FDA approved in 2022 for the treatment of mild, moderate, or severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients. As biologic medications have continued to grow and become exceedingly present in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis, there has been very minimal, if any innovation in the space of topical treatments. Additionally, …
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Azelaic Acid Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
azelaic acidAzelaic acid is a topical therapeutic agent which is FDA approved to treat papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea and mild to moderate acne vulgaris.  It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 and since its approval, has been used for many off-label conditions including disorders of hyperpigmentation. Its utility in various conditions can be attributed to its anti-microbial, anti-inflamm …
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Severe Psoriasis Presenting in 3-Year-Old Child With Nail Dystrophy: Response to Biologic Treatment
psoriasisPsoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects about 2% of children. A small subset have isolated nail involvement refractory to topical treatment that can be disabling. The development of targeted biologic agents offers safe, effective options for children with moderate-to-severe skin and nail disease. A few are now Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for children. INTRODUCTIO …
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Managing Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color: Get Expert Insights
psoriasisThe burden of psoriasis in patients with skin of color is significant, with reduced quality of life and often delayed diagnosis compared to patients with white skin. Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, shares how he thinks learners will benefit from participating in this enduring educational activity from our symposium at the 2022 Skin of Color Update annual meeting in New York. [/vc_column_text][/vc_colum …
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