The HCPLive plaque psoriasis page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on psoriasis. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for psoriatic disease, and more.
November 21st 2024
These retrospective, 52-week data highlight the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
November 19th 2024
Role of Deucravacitinib in the Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Landscape
Experts in dermatology discuss the importance of deucravacitinib being an expansion of oral treatment modalities for plaque psoriasis, as well as the long-term data.
Safety and Efficacy of IL-23 Inhibitors for Plaque Psoriasis
January 10th 2023Jayme Heim, MSN, FNP-BC, and Matthew T. Reynolds, PA-C, comment on potential safety concerns and adverse events regarding the use of IL-23 inhibitors as well as the long-term safety and efficacy of these therapies in plaque psoriasis.
Using Deucravacitinib Plaque Psoriasis Treatment
Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC, reviews deucravacitinib as an oral treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, describing its unique mechanism of action.
Switching Therapies in Plaque Psoriasis
Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, discusses factors that contribute to switching a patient with plaque psoriasis from a topical to a systemic agent.
Use of Step Therapy in Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
Darren West, MPAS, PA-C, reviews treatment failure as criteria for advanced practice providers to utilize a step-up treatment approach.
Challenges in Managing Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC, discusses the various challenges care providers face when selecting treatment for patients with plaque psoriasis.
Helping Patients Navigate the Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Landscape
Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, shares his approach to building trust in the patient-provider relationship when counseling patients about treatment of plaque psoriasis.