RSSPsoriasis

Use of Topical Coal Tar Foam for the Treatment of Psoriasis in Difficult-to-treat Areas

| September 14, 2010 | 0 Comments

Joshua A. Zeichner, MD Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York Disclosure: Dr. Zeichner is a consultant for Promius Pharma. Abstract Psoriasis in some body parts can be challenging to treat. Psoriasis in the scalp, palms and soles, and intertriginous areas differ from disease on other body parts, and treatment regimens must be tailored [...]

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A Practical Approach to Monitoring Patients on Biological Agents for the Treatment of Psoriasis

| August 5, 2010 | 0 Comments

Jason J. Emer, MD; Amylynne Frankel, MD; Joshua A. Zeichner, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, New York, New York Disclosure: Drs. Emer and Frankel report no relevant conflicts of interest. Dr. Zeichner is an investigator for Centocor. Abstract Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory skin condition that manifests predominantly as well-demarcated, [...]

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The Rationale Behind Topical Vitamin D Analogs in the Treatment of Psoriasis Where Does Topical Calcitriol Fit In?

| August 5, 2010 | 0 Comments

James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD; Grace K. Kim, DO Dr. Del Rosso is Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Kim is Dermatology Research Fellow, Mohave Skin & Cancer Clinics, Las Vegas, Nevada. Disclosure: Dr. Del Rosso is a consultant, speaker, and or researcher for Allergan, Coria, Galderma, Graceway, Intendis, [...]

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Drug-Provoked Psoriasis: Is It Drug Induced or Drug Aggravated? Understanding Pathophysiology and Clinical Relevance

| January 14, 2010 | 0 Comments

Grace K. Kim, DO, Dermatology Research Fellow, Mohave Skin & Cancer Clinics, Las Vegas, Nevada; James Q. Del Rosso, DO, Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Director of Dermatology Research, Mohave Skin & Cancer Clinics, Las Vegas, Nevada Abstract Psoriasis is a commonly encountered dermatosis with a variety of internal [...]

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Neurological Complications of Biologic Therapy in Psoriasis: A Review

| November 5, 2009 | 0 Comments

Mark Bechtel, MD; Catherine Sanders, MS; Ann Bechtel, RN, BSN The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio Disclosure: Dr. Bechtel is a speaker for Amgen, Centocor, Genentech, and Abbott. Ms. Sanders and Ms. Bechtel report no relevant conflicts of interest. Abstract Biologic agents have been a significant advancement in the management of psoriasis. [...]

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A Practical Approach to Screening Psoriasis Patients for Therapy with Biologic Agents

| September 3, 2008 | 0 Comments

by Joshua A. Zeichner, MD Author: Dr. Zeichner is a Chief Resident, Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York. Section Editors: Jerry Tan, MD, FRCPC, is Adjunct Professor, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario; President, Windsor Clinical Research Inc., Windsor, Ontario; and Consultant, Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is [...]

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