research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
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research Ixekizumab Shows Efficacy and Safety in Patients Who Failed Biweekly Etanercept Therapy: Analysis From UNCOVER-2, a Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial in Psoriasis
Ixekizumab is effective and safe for patients who did not improve with etanercept treatment for psoriasis.
research Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions
PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
research Progress in the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Medical Dermatology
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.
research Dermoscopy of an Osteonevus of Nanta
Dermoscopy helps diagnose unusual skin lesions like osteonevus of Nanta and can prevent misdiagnosis of serious conditions.
research Successful Treatment of Refractory Alopecia Areata Universalis and Psoriatic Arthritis, But Not Plaque Psoriasis with Tofacitinib in a Young Woman
Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
research Under Development JAK Inhibitors for Dermatologic Diseases
New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Facial Psoriasis Log-Based Area and Severity Index: A Valid and Reliable Severity Measurement Method Detecting Improvement of Facial Psoriasis in Clinical Practice Settings
The Facial Psoriasis Log-based Area and Severity Index is a more effective way to measure improvements in facial psoriasis than the traditional method.
research Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Pediatric Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.
research Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitors: A Review of Applications in Dermatology
Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat some skin conditions but need more research.
research Ixekizumab Improves Physical Function, Quality of Life, and Work Productivity in Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug-Naive Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Ixekizumab helps improve life quality, physical ability, and work performance in patients with psoriatic arthritis who haven't used biologic drugs before.
research Small Molecule Inhibitors and Inflammatory Skin Diseases
New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Is Lichen Planus a Marker for Dyslipidemia and Metabolic Syndrome?
Lichen planus may be associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research In Other Journals: Summaries of Dermatological Studies from 2011
Cellulite may be linked to low adiponectin, isotretinoin with UVB can treat psoriasis effectively, permanent alopecia post-chemotherapy resembles a unique hair loss, deodorants may cause fragrance allergies, desmoplastic melanoma is becoming more common, and intensive UVB treatment can give long-term psoriasis remission.
research Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Psoriasis Treatment in Difficult Locations: Scalp, Nails, and Intertriginous Areas
Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
research Interventions for Nail Psoriasis
Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.
research Treatment of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Oral Dutasteride
Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.
research Development of the CLASI as an Outcome Instrument for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Baricitinib: From Rheumatoid Arthritis to COVID-19
Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
research Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Skin and Hair Disorders: A Review of Literature
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin and hair disorders but need more research on long-term safety and effectiveness.
research Profile of Tofacitinib Citrate and Its Potential in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Tofacitinib citrate is effective for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis but has safety concerns at higher doses.
research Management of the Psychological Comorbidities of Dermatological Conditions: Practitioners' Guidelines
Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
research Application of Baricitinib in Dermatology
Baricitinib shows promise as a new treatment for certain skin conditions like alopecia areata.
research Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors and Prostaglandin Analogues in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review
Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
research Various Applications of Tofacitinib and Ruxolitinib in Dermatology and Rheumatology: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Perspective
Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.
research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease
Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
research An Update on Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
research Outcome Measures in Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease: Dermatomyositis and Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
research Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors show promise in treating some skin diseases but their definitive role in dermatology is still unclear.