Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Restless leg syndrome more common in psoriasis patients

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is more common in psoriasis patients and is associated with more severe psoriasis, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the International Journal of Dermatology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of JAAD International.

Medications

Topical tapinarof reduces severity of plaque psoriasis

(HealthDay)—For adults with plaque psoriasis, tapinarof cream is better than vehicle control for reducing disease severity, according to a study published in the Dec. 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Predictors explored for response to UVB phototherapy in psoriasis

The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) clearance trajectory over the first few weeks of type B ultraviolet (UVB) phototherapy may predict psoriasis clearance, according to a study published in the November issue of ...

Inflammatory disorders

Patient-reported outcome measures may aid psoriasis treatment

(HealthDay)—The use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to complement clinician-reported outcomes (CROs) may yield important information for assessing disease severity and guiding treatment of psoriasis, according ...

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