Severe plaque psoriasis with coexisting cicatricial alopecia treated with adalimumab –
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Treating psoriasis with adalimumab
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disease that can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those who are afflicted. Recent advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of psoriasis have led to the development of new, genetically engineered, targeted therapies for this disease. Among the most successful strategies for treatment has been the use of biologic imm...
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عنوان ژورنال: Dermatology Review
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0033-2526
DOI: 10.5114/dr.2014.41071