Search results for "PSORIASIS"
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[Optimization of systemic treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis. Recommendations for switching and transitioning.]
2014
The aim of this study was to provide practical recommendations for optimizing the use of conventional and biological systemic treatments for moderate-severe chronic plaque psoriasis, particularly in case of transitioning and switching.A total number of 147 dermatologists from 33 different countries including Italy achieved consensus in providing practical recommendations for the use of conventional and biological treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis based on systematic literature review and/or expert opinion.In general, the continuous treatment regimen should be preferred in order to achieve a complete and long-term control of psoriasis. However, the treatment could be stopped or the…
Psoriasis and Its Impact on In-Hospital Outcome in Patients Hospitalized with Acute Kidney Injury
2020
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects the body far beyond the skin. Whereas there is solid evidence that chronic skin inflammation in psoriasis drives cardiovascular disease, the impact on renal impairment and acute kidney injury (AKI) is still unclear. We aimed to analyze the impact of psoriasis on the in-hospital outcome of patients hospitalized with AKI. Methods: In this retrospective database study, we investigated data on characteristics, comorbidities, and in-hospital outcomes for all hospitalized patients with AKI stratified for concomitant psoriasis, which were collected by the Federal Office of Statistics in Germany between 2005 and 2016. Results: Am…
Types, triggers and treatment strategies of psoriasis
2013
Psoriasis is a common chronic, immune mediated, inflammatory disease,characterized by periods of exacerbation and remission. Patients with psoriasis have asignificantly impaired quality of life; the disease is associated with substantial burden interms of disability or psychosocial stigmatization. Moreover, in a percentage of patientsthat varies between 5% and 42%, depending on the population studied, psoriatic arthritismay occur.Psoriasis is found worldwide but the prevalence varies among different ethnicgroups. It has a strong genetic component but environmental factors such as ß-haemolyticstreptococcal infection, HIV, stress, and drugs, including ß blockers, antimalarials andlithium can …