Optimizing topical therapies for treating psoriasis: a consensus conference.

Scalp psoriasis: European consensus on grading and treatment algorithm.

The scalp is a common site of involvement of psoriasis and, for many patients, is a challenging aspect of their disease. This can be attributed not only to the scaling, itching and cosmetic embarrassment that go with scalp psoriasis, but also to the fact that the scalp skin is relatively inaccessible, making topical therapies difficult to apply. The proximity of sensitive facial skin can also l...

Topical psoriasis therapies and unmet patient needs: the importance of optimizing methotrexate.

Psoriasis: Current Therapeutical Strategies

Psoriasis is a chronic, genetically determined skin disease. A variety of biochemical and molecular biological alterations have been identified, but the pathogenesis of psoriasis is still not clear. For patients with mild to moderate psoriasis, topical therapies are generally used. However, approximately one-third of the patients have a moderate to severe psoriasis and need a systemic therapy. ...

Expert recommendations on treating psoriasis in special circumstances.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES A great amount of information on systemic and biologic therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis is now available. However, applying the evidence in numerous clinical scenarios has engendered debate; under these circumstances, the consensus of experts is useful. MATERIAL AND METHODS A scientific committee systematically reviewed the literature relevant to 5 clinic...

[Treatment of scalp psoriasis: review of the evidence and Delphi consensus of the Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology].

Scalp lesions are common in psoriasis and difficult to treat. Scientific evidence on the topic is scant and fragmentary, especially with respect to long-term treatment. This consensus statement is based on a critical assessment of the results of a MEDLINE search for clinical trials of the efficacy and safety of therapies used to treat scalp psoriasis. The recommendations were developed by an ex...