Cosentyx goes head to head against Humira in psoriatic arthritis…it’s mostly a draw

…treatments; while in actual practice, methotrexate is commonly used with biologics for psoriatic arthritis. In addition, the study did not look at “inhibition of radiographic progression,” which measures how much…

Experimental psoriatic arthritis treatment filgotinib shows strong response in clinical trials

…inhibitor marketed by Pfizer and currently approved for adults with psoriatic arthritis when non-biologic DMARDs (drugs like methotrexate) do not work well or cannot be tolerated. It is also approved…

The Latest Psoriasis News

The Last Plaque short film is now live

The new and stylish short film, “The Last Plaque,” sponsored by the nonprofit Psoriasis Cure Now (that’s us!), debuted on World Psoriasis Day, October 29, 2021. The film asks: “What happens when the world is finally free from plaque psoriasis?” We would also ask: “What would the end of psoriasis Continue Reading…

COVID-19, vaccination, and psoriasis: the latest in what you need to know

Despite our best hopes, COVID is still with us, and now vaccination news and debates confront us wherever we turn, from the internet to the local convenience store. For people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis, it raises many questions, as we try to balance potential risks from the coronavirus with Continue Reading…

COVID vaccine hesitancy in psoriasis patients not necessary, experts say

A study reviewed social media posts of psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis patients in the US and four European countries to learn the top reasons for COVID vaccine hesitancy among those who are hesitant and using biologics to treat their psoriatic disease. The most commonly cited concerns, it turns out, have Continue Reading…