psoriasis treatment

Secukinumab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
SecukinumabSecukinumab is a recombinant human monoclonal immunoglobulin IgG1κ antibody that selectively targets interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a key effector cytokine in the Th17 pathway implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. With its high target specificity, rapid onset, sustained efficacy, and favorable safety profile, secukinumab has become a mainstay in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory …
Secukinumab
Patient Buzz Series: Laser Stacking
laser stackingThe consumer press places a greater emphasis on cosmetic procedures in the winter months, and this year is no exception. Forbes wrote about new skincare treatments to try, including Sofwave, which uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen and elastin. Miria, a new fractionated, non-ablative skin tightening and resurfacing treatment, was featured for its safety in darker skin tones. The article also co …
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Social Media & The Dermatologist
social mediaHave you considered creating professional social media accounts but need some guidance? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Ronda Farah, dermatologist and social media correspondent for the American Academy of Dermatology. Watch as Dr. Farah outlines her top five tips for dermatology clinicians in using social media. Learn …
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Diagnosing & Treating Psoriasis in Patients with Skin of Color | Pearls from the Experts
psoriasisDuring the 2023 Skin of Color Update in New York City, esteemed experts, Dr. Andrew Alexis, Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Dr. George Han, Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, shared their expertise in diagnosing and managing psoriasis in individuals with skin of color …
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Verrucous Psoriasis: Rare Variant and Novel Treatment
Verrucous PsoriasisJDD authors Dimitra Xenopoulou MS, Christopher Pochat MS, and Evelyn Greco DO present the findings of a successful treatment for verrucous psoriasis.  CASE A 64-year-old female presented to the outpatient clinic for the evaluation of flaking and itchy lesions on her bilateral hands and feet that were present for several months and caused difficulty with activities of daily living. Inconsist …
Verrucous Psoriasis