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Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris) Summary

Description: A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis.

Also Known As: Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris; Psoriases; Palmoplantaris Pustulosis; Pustular Psoriasis of Palms and Soles; Pustulosis of Palms and Soles

Networked: 15577 relevant articles (2130 outcomes, 2617 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Psoriasis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. TNFR-Fc fusion protein (etanercept) : 156 outcomes 173 studies in 715 results : FDA 2
  2. calcipotriene (calcipotriol) : 144 outcomes 142 studies in 438 results : FDA 9 Generic
  3. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) : 143 outcomes 91 studies in 697 results : FDA 20 Generic
  4. infliximab (Remicade) : 114 outcomes 93 studies in 568 results : FDA 2
  5. Methotrexate (Mexate) : 104 outcomes 91 studies in 939 results : FDA 8 Generic
  6. adalimumab (Humira) : 96 outcomes 102 studies in 462 results : FDA 2
  7. monoclonal antibody CNTO 1275 (CNTO 1275) : 96 outcomes 95 studies in 327 results : FDA 2
  8. Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor) : 82 outcomes 71 studies in 719 results : IBA
  9. efalizumab : 60 outcomes 60 studies in 288 results : FDA 2
  10. Anthralin (Dithranol) : 58 outcomes 54 studies in 342 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Psoriasis

  1. Psoriatic Arthritis
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  3. Skin Diseases
  4. Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)
  5. Crohn Disease (Crohn's Disease)
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Key Therapies for Psoriasis

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  1. Phototherapy (Light Therapy) : 137 outcomes 108 studies in 713 results
  2. Biological Therapy : 46 outcomes 44 studies in 346 results
  3. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy) : 43 outcomes 33 studies in 406 results
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 25 outcomes 17 studies in 175 results
  5. Excimer Lasers : 25 outcomes 8 studies in 67 results
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