Skip to main content

Psoriasis News

Related terms: Erythrodermic Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis, Inverse Psoriasis, Palmo-plantar Psoriasis, Psoriasis vulgaris, Pustular Psoriasis

Psoriatic Arthritis Tied to Delays in Diagnosis Compared With Rheumatoid Arthritis

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have delays in diagnosis compared with those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online March 29 in...

Flares Occur Frequently in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Patients with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) experience frequent flares, and treatment alterations of off-label agents are frequently observed, according to a study...

Real-World Study Shows Effectiveness of Ixekizumab for Psoriasis

FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2025 – For patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, ixekizumab is effective and safe, with induction therapy enhancing initial response, according to a study published...

Childhood Maltreatment May Up Risk for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disorders

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 – On a global scale, childhood maltreatment is associated with a higher risk for developing some immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMIDs), according to a study...

FDA Approves Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba), a Biosimilar to Stelara

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 17, 2024 – Celltrion announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba), a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab), for...

High Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Active Psoriasis

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – High ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with active psoriasis, according to a research letter published online Nov. 27 in JAMA Dermatology. Laetitia Penso, Ph.D.,...

Ultraprocessed Foods Might Help Trigger Psoriasis

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 – Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a myriad of health issues, and a new study suggests that the autoimmune skin disease psoriasis might be added to that list....

FDA Medwatch Alert: Do Not Purchase or Use Skin-Cap Aerosol Spray Products Because They May Be Harmful to Your Health

October 30, 2024 – FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use Skin-Cap aerosol spray products because they may contain undisclosed steroids. This product, sold by Chemigroup France, formerly...

Home-Based Phototherapy as Effective as Office-Based for Psoriasis

MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 – For plaque or guttate psoriasis, home-based narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to a study published online Sept....

Childhood Obesity Tied to Pediatric Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 – Early childhood obesity may increase the risk for pediatric immune-mediated skin diseases, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in the Journal of Investigative ...

Obese Kids May Face Higher Odds for Eczema, Psoriasis

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – Obese kids are more likely to develop immune-based skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a new study says. Analysis of more than 2.1 million Korean children between 2009...

Racial Differences Identified in Frequency of Biopsy for Psoriasis

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 – There are racial differences in the frequency of skin biopsy for psoriasis, indicating diagnostic uncertainty, according to a research letter published online Aug. 7 in JAMA...

Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis Tied to Higher Risk of Polyneuropathy

MONDAY, July 29, 2024 – Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may be associated with an increased risk of polyneuropathy, according to a study published online June 28 in Muscle & Nerve. Pietro E. ...

Air Pollution Exposure Tied to New Psoriasis

THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Network Open. Junhui Wu, ...

Psoriasis, With or Without Psoriatic Arthritis, Associated With Fatigue

MONDAY, July 1, 2024 – Psoriasis is associated with fatigue, especially among those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American...

Ask a question

To post your own question to our community, sign in or create an account.

Further information

Related condition support groups

Plaque Psoriasis, Dermatological Disorders

Related drug support groups

prednisone, methylprednisolone, methotrexate, Humira, triamcinolone, clobetasol, fluocinonide, Stelara, Remicade, view more... prednisolone, Cosentyx, Skyrizi, dexamethasone, adalimumab, etanercept, desonide, halobetasol, ustekinumab, Cimzia, Therapeutic, Taltz