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The Psoriasis Decision Tree.

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Psoriasis, an inflammatory disorder of the skin, is associated with an increased risk of systemic diseases, such as psoriatic arthritis, psychiatric disorders, malignancy, and cardiometabolic and inflammatory bowel diseases. Careful consideration of the presence of these comorbidities should guide selection of appropriate therapy. The evolution of therapeutic targets for the treatment of psoriasis has significantly advanced available treatment options, potentially leading to uncertainty when selecting the optimal treatment for each patient. In this article, we review evidence-based guidelines for the use of psoriasis treatments in patients with distinct comorbidities, and group appropriate therapeutic options into a visual aid. An easy-to-use visual tool incorporating treatment options best suited for specific comorbidities can increase physicians' confidence when selecting the most appropriate treatment on an individualized basis.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: George Monks, Ryan Rivera-Oyola, Mark Lebwohl

Institutions: Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Oklahoma Medical Center, University of Oklahoma, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis

Subfield: Immunology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3164938527

FWCI: 0.841

Cites: 118

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10