Researchers have surveyed 137 respondents from a psoriatic arthritis (PsA) registry for phenotypic features and characteristics, initial and current therapies, and medication preference.
Hepatitis C linked to increased risk for chronic inflammatory skin diseases, study shows
According to a new study, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is linked to an increased risk for chronic inflammatory skin diseases (CISDs). The study showed a decreased risk for CISD when treated with interferon-based antiviral therapy.
Study suggests biologics are safe in patients with inflammatory skin disease during pandemic
A new study suggests that the use of biologics in patients with inflammatory skin diseases is safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Researchers target skin protein that may be linked to severity of psoriasis
New research has suggested that the levels of interferon kappa, a skin protein, may be linked to the severity of psoriasis.
New research suggests bias in studies detailing risk of Covid-19 in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients
A recent systematic evaluation of studies on the risk of Covid-19 in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has suggested a high risk of bias. Specifically, papers linking respiratory infection in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients treated with biological therapies.
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