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BACKGROUND: Mycosis fungoides (MF) has usually an indolent course. However, some patients develop a more aggressive disease and few prognostic parameters have been identified. Isolated cases of pustular MF (pMF) suggest an unfavourable prognosis. OBJECTIVES: We aim to describe the clinico-pathological characteristics and prognostic value of pMF. METHODS: We retrospectively collected data of all cases of MF with histological pustules diagnosed from 2009 to 2020. The outcomes and clinico-pathological characteristics of pMF at diagnosis (pMFD) were compared to those of a cohort of non-pustular MF (NpMF). RESULTS: 33 pMF (including 22 pMFD) and 86 NpMF cases were included. The median age at diagnosis of pMF was 61 years [IQR=50-75]. The median follow-up of pMFD was 32 months [IQR=14-49]. Clinically, 33% of pMF had pustules. Large-cell transformation (LCT) occurred in 17 cases. pMFD were at a significantly more advanced-stage and more showed LCT at diagnosis than NpMF (50% vs 7%, p<0.001 and 23% vs 0%, p<0.001, respectively). In multivariate Cox analysis, the presence of histological pustule at diagnostic was associated with shorter OS in all patients (HR=13.90, CI95%[2.43-79]; p=0.003), and in early-stage patients (HR=11.09, CI95%[1.56-78.82]; p=0.02). In multivariate Fine and Gray model analysis, pMFD was associated with a higher cumulative incidence of LCT (SHR=13.90, CI95% [2.43-79]; p=0.003) in all patients. Median OS after the occurrence of histological pustules during follow-up of all pMF patients was 37 months, with a five-year OS of 25% (CI95% [0.06-0.5]). CONCLUSION: pMF often follows an aggressive course, with a high risk of LCT and shorter survival, even for early-stage patients. Histological pustules at diagnostic of MF might represent an independent poor prognostic factor, to be confirmed by further studies. Because pustules are not always clinically identified, histological pustules should be mentioned in pathology reports of MF and prompt discussion of a closer follow-up.
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BACKGROUND: Clinical trials and real-life data have reported an increased incidence of conjunctivitis in patients treated with dupilumab for their atopic dermatitis (AD). Although mostly mild in severity, in some cases conjunctivitis will appear or increase after dupilumab initiation, which can lead to dupilumab discontinuation. OBJECTIVES: (1) To describe the characteristics of patients developing conjunctivitis requiring discontinuation of dupilumab; and (2) to analyse the factors associated with a complete conjunctivitis improvement after dupilumab discontinuation and a switch to tralokinumab or Janus kinase inhibitors. METHODS: This was a multicentre retrospective cohort study that included all patients with AD treated with dupilumab who developed conjunctivitis leading to dupilumab discontinuation and switching to tralokinumab or Janus kinase inhibitors in daily practice. Data on patients, their AD and conjunctivitis were analysed at the inclusion visit (corresponding to discontinuation of dupilumab and the institution of new AD treatment), at visit 2 (3-6 months after inclusion) and at visit 3 (corresponding to the last medical visit). RESULTS: After multivariate analysis, the only factors associated with a complete resolution of dupilumab-associated conjunctivitis at visit 2 and/or visit 3 were conjunctivitis duration (OR 8.98, 95% CI 1.47-55) (p = 0.018), personal history of asthma (OR 10.66, 95% CI 1.82-62.63) (p = 0.009) and switching from dupilumab to Janus kinase inhibitors (OR 17.11, 95% CI 2.94-99.66) (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Although uncommon, severe dupilumab-associated conjunctivitis is more frequent in daily life compared to its incidence in the dupilumab pivotal trials. In these cases, our study suggests that a rapid switch to another molecule, particularly a Janus kinase inhibitor, should be considered.
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INTRODUCTION: Chronic inflammatory dermatoses (CIDs) can significantly affect patients' lives. The Observatory of Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases (OMCCI) cohort was initiated to quantify the impact and disease evolution of four CID over 4 years' follow-up; at least 1,000 patients per CID are planned to be enrolled. The objective of this study was to present baseline characteristics of patients included in the OMCCI cohort between December 2020 and September 2022. METHODS: This French, prospective, multicenter registry included adult patients treated in daily practice for moderate-to-severe psoriasis (PS), atopic dermatitis (AD), hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), or chronic urticaria (CU) starting or modifying a systemic treatment. At the inclusion visit and then every 6 months during 4 years, patient-reported outcomes and data on these diseases and their treatments are recorded. RESULTS: A total of 2,058 patients from 24 centers were included: 1,137 PS, 413 AD, 301 HS, and 207 CU. Of these, 1,950 patients started or changed systemic treatment, and 108 reduced the dose of existing systemic treatment. Disease impact was qualified as debilitating by 80.1% (PS), 90.5% (AD), 90.5% (HS), and 89.4% (CU), affecting daily, family, and professional life. According to the SF-12 Survey, the impact of all four diseases was borderline pathological for physical health and severe for mental health. At inclusion, 20.4% of patients were receiving a conventional systemic or biologic treatment. After the first visit, this percentage raised to 83.3%. During the 6 months preceding study inclusion, 17.7% (PS), 27.9% (AD), 43.1% (HS), and 43.6% (CU) of patients missed work due to their illness, and 26.3% of patients with HS had been admitted to hospital (vs. 8.1%, 5.8%, and 13% of patients with PS, AD, or CU, respectively). CONCLUSION: These CIDs (especially HS) had a major impact on all aspects of patients' quality of life. The low baseline use of systemic drugs and the high burden of these CIDs suggest that these agents are underused. Long-term and dynamic evaluation of the changes brought by the initiation or optimization of these treatments on the evolution of patients' lives will be studied prospectively during the 4-year follow-up of the OMCCI.
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory diseases, and has a higher prevalence among females in adulthood. The aim of this observational, cross-sectional, survey-based study was to evaluate the impact of AD on the daily lives of adult women patients. A scientific committee composed exclusively of women constructed a specific questionnaire in partnership with the French Eczema Association. Severity of AD was evaluated with the Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM). A sample of 1,009 adult women (mean age ± standard deviation: 41.8 ± 14.2 years) with AD was identified from a representative sample of the French population (82% response rate 1,230 women surveyed). According to the POEM, 50.64% (n = 511) of subjects were identified as having mild AD, 39.35% (n = 397) moderate AD, and 10.01% (n = 101) severe AD. Overall, 67.7% (n = 682) reported that their eczema involved a visible area (face, neck or hands), and 19.6% (n = 198) a sensual area (breasts/chest, genital area or buttocks). Of the 720 women with menstrual cycles, exacerbations of AD were reported to occur mostly before (50.6%) and during (48.3%) menstruation. A small proportion of women, 7.3% (n = 74), reported being afraid of becoming pregnant because of their eczema. If AD involvement was in a visible area it had a greater impact on romantic relationships, sexual relationships and occupation. If AD involvement was in a sensual area it had a greater influence on romantic relationships and sexuality. Particular attention should be given to patients with localization of AD on the face, neck or hands, as they have a higher risk of social exclusion. Moreover, these results should encourage health professionals to ask patients with AD about the possible involvement of sensual areas.
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Dermatite Atópica , Qualidade de Vida , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Humanos , Feminino , Dermatite Atópica/psicologia , Dermatite Atópica/epidemiologia , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Adulto , Estudos Transversais , França/epidemiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Efeitos Psicossociais da Doença , Adulto Jovem , Inquéritos e Questionários , Inquéritos Epidemiológicos , GravidezRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Insights into real-world treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) are relevant to clinical decision making. The aim of this analysis was to characterize patients who receive dupilumab for AD in a real-world setting. METHODS: The GLOBOSTAD registry is an ongoing, longitudinal, prospective, observational study of patients with AD who receive dupilumab according to country-specific prescribing information. We report baseline characteristics, comorbidities and treatment patterns for patients enrolled from July 11, 2019 to March 31, 2022. Analyses are descriptive; no formal statistical comparisons were performed. RESULTS: Nine hundred fifty-two adults and adolescents were enrolled in GLOBOSTAD. Patients had a high disease burden before starting dupilumab: (mean [standard deviation]) percent body surface area affected (44.8 [24.42]), Eczema Area and Severity Index total score (24.8 [12.95]), SCORing Atopic Dermatitis total score (60.5 [16.34]), Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure total score (19.7 [6.37]) and Dermatology Life Quality Index total score (13.7 [7.02]). Overall, 741 (77.8%) patients reported ≥ 1 type 2 inflammatory comorbidities, most frequently allergic rhinitis (492 [51.7%]), asthma (323 [33.9%]), food allergy (294 [30.9%]) or another allergy (274 [28.8%]). In the previous 12 months, 310 (32.6%) patients had received systemic non-steroidal immunosuppressants and 169 (17.8%) systemic corticosteroids; 449 (47.2%) had received topical corticosteroids, most commonly potent topical corticosteroids; 141 (14.8%) had received topical calcineurin inhibitors and 32 (3.4%) ultraviolet therapy. Most (713 [74.9%]) patients started dupilumab because of prior treatment failure. CONCLUSION: Patients enrolled in GLOBOSTAD demonstrated considerable multidimensional burden of disease across AD signs, symptoms and quality of life despite previous use of systemic and non-systemic AD treatments. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT03992417. Video Abstract.
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Dermatite Atópica , Eczema , Humanos , Adulto , Adolescente , Dermatite Atópica/tratamento farmacológico , Dermatite Atópica/epidemiologia , Qualidade de Vida , Estudos Prospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Método Duplo-CegoRESUMO
The efficacy and safety of baricitinib for treatment of atopic dermatitis have been demonstrated in clinical trials; however, very few real-life studies have been published to date. The Observatory of Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases (OMCCI) registry was initiated to prospectively determine the long-term impairment caused by chronic inflammatory dermatoses on patients' lives. The study included 88 patients starting baricitinib for treatment of atopic dermatitis. Clinical evaluation and patient-reported outcomes were recorded at baseline and after 6 and 12 months. After 6 months and 1 year of follow-up, 65 and 47 patients, respectively, were still being treated with baricitinib. Treatment failure was the main reason for discontinuation. Only 1 patient stopped baricitinib because of a side-effect. After 1 year of follow-up, the mean Eczema Area and Severity Index score decreased significantly from 20.7 to 6.4; the percentage of patients with severe atopic dermatitis decreased from 42.9% to 6.5% and a significant improvement in most patient-reported outcomes was noted. There was no difference in terms of efficacy whether or not patients were previously treated with dupilumab. The results remained stable after 6 and 12 months of treatment, which suggests a sustained efficacy of the treatment in patients who initially responded well.
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Azetidinas , Dermatite Atópica , Humanos , Dermatite Atópica/diagnóstico , Dermatite Atópica/tratamento farmacológico , Qualidade de Vida , Azetidinas/efeitos adversos , Sistema de Registros , Resultado do Tratamento , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Método Duplo-CegoRESUMO
Otherwise known as Verneuil's disease, hidradenitis suppurative (HS) is a severe dermatosis of heterogeneous appearance affecting 1% of the population. Its pathophysiology is multifactorial, involving genetic predisposition, inflammatory disorder and environmental elements. Its diagnosis is based on the association of three clinical characteristics: characteristic lesions, typical localizations, and the chronic and recurrent nature of the lesions. Given its diversified aspects, diagnosis can be difficult to achieve. As its manifestations often include abscesses, it is important for the surgeon to know how to detect this pathology. The development of biologics has improved treatment of this disease, treatment that necessitates a multidisciplinary medical and surgical approach involving dermatologists and proctologists as well as surgeons. The objective of this report is to synthesize what a surgeon will need to know so as effectively treat HS patients.
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Hidradenite Supurativa , Cirurgiões , Humanos , Hidradenite Supurativa/diagnóstico , Hidradenite Supurativa/cirurgia , Abscesso/diagnóstico , Abscesso/etiologia , Abscesso/cirurgiaRESUMO
Purpose: Antibiotics are used for hidradenitis suppurativa's management with limited evidence. Choice of antibiotics is based on small randomized controlled trial or open case-series. Patients and Methods: We performed a practice survey in Resoverneuil, a French network of physicians treating hidradenitis suppurativa, to identify the antibiotic strategy according to the Hurley stage. Online questionnaire was sent to all members of ResoVerneuil between January and February 2021. Results: In total, 108 physicians answered the survey: 37.6% were hospital based, 34.6% had a private practice and 27.8% a mixed practice, and 13.8% had a dedicated consultation for hidradenitis suppurativa. Sixty-three physicians reported seeing fewer than 5 patients with hidradenitis suppurativa per month; 29 seeing 5 to 15 patients per month; and 9 seeing more than 15 patients per month. More than 90% declared prescribing antibiotics for flares in Hurley 1 and 2 stages, and 83% in Hurley 3 stages, mostly amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and pristinamycin. Of these physicians, 29.7% declared prescribing a background antibiotic therapy for Hurley 1 stage with less than 4 flares per year, and more than 75% for Hurley 1 stage with more than 4 flares per year, Hurley 2 and Hurley 3 stages; mostly cyclins, combination of rifampicin and clindamycin and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Conclusion: This survey underlines the heterogeneity in antibiotic prescription for hidradenitis suppurativa in France, particularly as background therapy.
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Purpose: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent or chronic painful and suppurating lesions in the apocrine gland-bearing regions. The lack of knowledge about HS and its extremely heterogeneous clinical presentation, in terms of both lesion appearance and sites of involvement, frequently delay its diagnosis for several years. Objectives: in this study, using the latent class analysis, it was demonstrated that severity of HS could be evaluated not only with clinical or surgical characteristics but also with gender specificities. Patients and Methods: Clinical and sociodemographic data of HS patients were retrospectively analysed with the latent class method in order to create a classification tool of disease severity. Results: From the study of 1428 HS patients (544 men and 884 women), two classification models, depending on gender, were developed. Each classification model was composed of three distinct latent classes clearly identified and defined from mild-to-severe cases of HS. These classification models of HS severity were not distorted by patient ages and were coherent with Hurley stages but were more clinically precise. Conclusion: In this study, a convenient classification tool, useful for facilitating decision support in routine practice, has been developed. This tool could be used to define clinical subgroups within a study population.
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Importance: A clear dosing regimen for methotrexate in psoriasis is lacking, and this might lead to a suboptimal treatment. Because methotrexate is affordable and globally available, a uniform dosing regimen could potentially optimize the treatment of patients with psoriasis worldwide. Objective: To reach international consensus among psoriasis experts on a uniform dosing regimen for treatment with methotrexate in adult and pediatric patients with psoriasis and identify potential future research topics. Design, Setting, and Participants: Between September 2020 and March 2021, a survey study with a modified eDelphi procedure that was developed and distributed by the Amsterdam University Medical Center and completed by 180 participants worldwide (55 [30.6%] resided in non-Western countries) was conducted in 3 rounds. The proposals on which no consensus was reached were discussed in a conference meeting (June 2021). Participants voted on 21 proposals with a 9-point scale (1-3 disagree, 4-6 neither agree nor disagree, 7-9 agree) and were recruited through the Skin Inflammation and Psoriasis International Network and European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in June 2020. Apart from being a dermatologist/dermatology resident, there were no specific criteria for participation in the survey. The participants worked mainly at a university hospital (97 [53.9%]) and were experienced in treating patients with psoriasis with methotrexate (163 [91.6%] had more than 10 years of experience). Main Outcomes and Measures: In a survey with eDelphi procedure, we tried to reach consensus on 21 proposals. Consensus was defined as less than 15% voting disagree (1-3). For the consensus meeting, consensus was defined as less than 30% voting disagree. Results: Of 251 participants, 180 (71.7%) completed all 3 survey rounds, and 58 participants (23.1%) joined the conference meeting. Consensus was achieved on 11 proposals in round 1, 3 proposals in round 2, and 2 proposals in round 3. In the consensus meeting, consensus was achieved on 4 proposals. More research is needed, especially for the proposals on folic acid and the dosing of methotrexate for treating subpopulations such as children and vulnerable patients. Conclusions and Relevance: In this eDelphi consensus study, consensus was reached on 20 of 21 proposals involving methotrexate dosing in patients with psoriasis. This consensus may potentially be used to harmonize the treatment with methotrexate in patients with psoriasis.
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Metotrexato , Psoríase , Adulto , Criança , Consenso , Ácido Fólico , Humanos , Psoríase/terapia , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: There is currently little information on switching biologics in pediatric psoriasis. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the real-world clinical practice and safety of switching biologics in the "Biological Treatments for Pediatric Psoriasis" (BiPe) cohort. METHODS: Data for all 134 patients included in the BiPe cohort were analyzed. A further evaluation of the subpopulation of patients who switched from a first-line biologic to a second-line biologic was then conducted. Drug survival rates were also compared between biologics given as first-line or second-line agents. RESULTS: Overall, 29 patients (female: 55%; mean age: 16.6 ± 3.0 years) switched between two biologics. Etanercept (ETN) was the first-line biologic used in 23 patients: 16 (69.6%) switched to adalimumab (ADA) and seven (30.4%) to ustekinumab (UST). Six patients received first-line ADA and switched to UST. Loss of efficacy (62.1%), primary inefficacy (20.7%), and parental choice (6.9%) were the main reasons for switching biologics. One (3.4%) of the switches was performed because of adverse events or intolerance. For UST and ADA, the 18-month drug survival rate did not differ according to whether the agent was given as a first-line or second-line biologic (UST: P = .24; ADA: P = .68). No significant differences in drug survival rates were observed between the three different switches (ADA to UST, ETN to ADA, and ETN to UST). CONCLUSION: Our study provided key insights into the real-life clinical practice of switching biologics in pediatric psoriasis patients. However, more information and guidance on switching biologics in pediatric psoriasis are needed to improve real-life practice and outcomes.
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Produtos Biológicos , Psoríase , Adalimumab/efeitos adversos , Adolescente , Adulto , Produtos Biológicos/efeitos adversos , Criança , Etanercepte/efeitos adversos , Feminino , Humanos , Psoríase/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Ustekinumab/uso terapêutico , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Few studies addressing the safety and efficacy of biological therapy (BT) or apremilast (APR) in patients with psoriasis with a history of hematologic malignancy (HM) exist. AIM: To describe the tolerance and efficacy of BT and APR in moderate-to-severe psoriasis in patients with a history of in-remission or evolving HM. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective, multicenter chart review of the tolerance and efficacy of BT or APR in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis and a clinical history of in-remission or evolving HM. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients with severe psoriasis and a history of HM were included in France by the GEM Resopso study group. Of the 16 patients treated with one or more BT lines, none showed recurrence of their HM which was considered as stable or in remission, and only 2 patients showed an evolution of their HM which had been considered as stable at the beginning of treatment. In the 10 patients treated with APR, the HM of one patient who also received BT worsened. The 3 evolutions did not impact the treatment with BT or APR. Tolerance was very satisfactory, with a low occurrence of infections. Regarding efficacy, only one patient treated with APR did not achieve any notable clinical improvement. CONCLUSION: Despite supportive data regarding tolerance, the heterogeneity of the analyzed population and limited available data, BT and APR should be used with caution in this patient population and investigations on larger cohorts should be conducted to further assess their tolerance in this patient population.
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the modalities of methotrexate prescription for moderate to severe psoriasis by dermatologists in France. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a national online practice survey between October and December 2020. RESULTS: A total of 254 dermatologists responded, 237 reported prescribing methotrexate for moderate to severe psoriasis in adults, of which 57% as a first line systemic treatment. Nineteen percent reported performing a test dose at the initiation of treatment. Methotrexate was prescribed orally in 54.7% of cases, subcutaneously in 44.8% of cases and intramuscularly in 0.4% of cases. The initial weekly dose of methotrexate was <15 mg for 30% of the dermatologists and ≥15 mg for 70% of them. Two hundred and three dermatologists had already change the route of administration for methotrexate from the oral to injectable form due to poor tolerance (48.3%), lack of efficacy (35%) or lack of compliance (16.7%). Two hundred thirty-four dermatologists (98.7%) reported prescribing folic acid with methotrexate, and 79.3% reported prescribing tests evaluating the risk of hepatic fibrosis. Forty-three percent of dermatologists have not initiated or have reduced their prescriptions since the beginning of the pandemic of COVID-19. Prescribing patterns were different according to the type of practice (private practice versus hospital/mixed practice). CONCLUSION: Methotrexate is used by the majority of dermatologists interviewed for moderate to severe psoriasis in adults, with heterogeneity of practices.
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PURPOSE: Recent studies have illustrated that systemic medications are underused for treating adult atopic dermatitis (AD) and that dermatologists have concerns regarding the safety profile of cyclosporine in AD. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a national online practice survey between March and April 2020. RESULTS: A total of 305 dermatologists responded, 57% with hospital-based activity and 43% with private practice. Overall, 46.9% prescribed cyclosporine for adult AD. Before initiating treatment, 56.9% did not perform evaluation scoring. Reasons for not prescribing cyclosporine were no eligible patients (24.7%), lack of information (52.6%), need for hospital prescription (31.2%), and lack of experience (79.2%). Fifty-four percent of the dermatologists prescribed methotrexate for adult AD. Before initiating treatment, 50.5% did not perform evaluation scoring. Reasons for not prescribing methotrexate were no eligible patients (46.7%), lack of information (39.3%), lack of experience (25.2%), and not approved for AD (47.4%). A total of 2.1% dermatologists prescribed other systemic treatments for adult AD, 9.8% prescribed corticosteroids and 56.4% prescribed dupilumab. CONCLUSION: Systemic treatments for AD are used by half of dermatologists, although cyclosporine and dupilumab must be initiated in hospitals in France. Methotrexate is more frequently used than cyclosporine, although it is not approved for this indication in France. A vast majority of dermatologists do not perform any evaluation scoring before initiating systemic treatment for adult AD.
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Dr Anne-Claire Fougerousse is Head of Dermatology at the Bégin Hospital in Saint-Mandé, France, and scientific coordinator of a French network of dermatologists and allergists (ResoEczema). The focus of her work is to improve the care of adolescent and adult patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that substantially impacts patient quality of life. In this interview, Dr Fougerousse provides an overview of the clinical presentation of adult patients with AD and describes available treatments. Today, topical agents like emollients and corticosteroids are the mainstay of AD therapy, and patients with lesions that are resistant to optimally administered topical treatment can also receive phototherapy or systemic therapy with ciclosporin. Dr Fougerousse discusses her hopes for the future of AD therapy with the recent development of biologicals like dupilumab, which may provide improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with moderate-to-severe AD. In the next few years, the therapeutic arsenal for AD will likely expand to include more systemic therapies providing sustained symptom control. The real challenge will be to ensure that the maximum number of patients with AD achieve clinical benefits from these new treatments.
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BACKGROUND: Plaque psoriasis (PSO) is a long-term inflammatory condition that can cause concomitant joint symptoms (psoriatic arthritis [PsA]) in up to 30% of patients. The impact of psoriatic disease on disease outcomes and quality of life is greater in women than men. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the impact of psoriatic disease on women aged 18 to 45 years across Europe. METHODS: Women aged 18 to 45 years with moderate to severe PSO, PsA, or PSOâ¯+â¯PsA (PSO with progression to PsA) and prior biologic experience were recruited from market research panels and patient association groups of the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, European Federation of Psoriasis Patient Associations, and Arthritis Ireland and asked to complete a survey. Questions covered social and psychological wellbeing, employment, and family planning. Question types included 5- or 7-point agreement scales, where the highest/lowest two ratings were considered agreement/disagreement, respectively. The results are reported as proportions of those who selected the answer, divided by overall respondents for each question. Women were not required to answer all questions. RESULTS: Survey respondents (Nâ¯=â¯573) had a diagnosis of PSO (nâ¯=â¯236), PsA (nâ¯=â¯173), or PSOâ¯+â¯PsA (nâ¯=â¯164). Women self-reported similar mean scores for physical (57.0 of 100) and mental (59.0 of 100) health. A fifth (21%) had not achieved their desired career due to PSO/PsA; career dissatisfaction and increased sick leave were linked to poor mental health. Some women reported having a limited social life (33%), smaller families (34%), and being more likely to adopt children (27%) due to PSO/PsA. A quarter of women (27%) reported not understanding enough about PSO/PsA (nonmembers vs. members of patient association groups: 37% vs. 8%). CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight the considerable burden of psoriatic disease on women of childbearing age. Increased provision of information tailored to women, training for health care professionals, and shared decision-making between patients and health care professionals may help better support women with psoriatic disease.
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BACKGROUND: Little is known about how women of childbearing age with psoriasis experience contraception, sexuality and pregnancies through the lens of their skin condition. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the experiences and expectations in this group of patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In total, 235 women aged between 18 and 45 years old completed an online survey. We collected the characteristics of psoriasis, contraception and pregnancy history. Psoriasis severity was measured using the Simplified Psoriasis Index. Patient quality of life was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the Short Form-12. RESULTS: Psoriasis was mild in 78% of cases. The mean DLQI score was 8.8, highlighting a moderate impact of psoriasis. In total, 28% of the women had no current follow-ups, while at least two distinct physicians followed 21% of these patients. In total, 31.5% of the women felt that they could discuss sexuality during their consultations. In addition, 63% of respondents had a contraceptive method, but more than half of the women reported that contraception was rarely or never discussed during the consultations. In total, 63% had at least one pregnancy, and 61.5% reported that the doctor managing their psoriasis did not discuss their pregnancy during consultations. Psoriasis worsened during pregnancy for 21% of the respondents but improved in 34%. Among women who were not pregnant, less than 15% reported that the doctor in charge of their psoriasis discussed family planning and pregnancy possibilities. CONCLUSION: Our study shows that the management of women of childbearing age with psoriasis must be improved with respect to sexuality, contraception and pregnancy planning.
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Anti-interleukin-17 agents have recently been developed for the treatment of psoriasis. This study evaluated the tolerance and effectiveness of anti-interleukin-17 agents for psoriasis in elderly patients in daily practice. A multicentre, retrospective study was performed, involving psoriatic patients aged ≥65 years who had received an anti-interleukin-17 agent, including secukinumab, ixekizumab or brodalumab. A total of 114 patients were included: 72 received secukinumab, 35 ixekizumab, and 7 brodalumab. Treatment was stopped in 32 patients (28.9%), because of relapses in 14 patients (41.2%), primary failures in 11 patients (32.4%), or adverse events in 7 patients (20.6%). The 3 most frequently reported adverse events were injection site reactions (n = 4), oral candidiasis (n = 3), and influenza-like illness (n = 3). Regarding effectiveness, 80 patients (70%) reached a Physician Global Assessment score of 0/1, 6 months after treatment initiation. In conclusion, anti-interleukin-17 therapy appears to be an effective and safe therapeutic option for psoriasis treatment in patients aged ≥ 65 years.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais , Psoríase , Idoso , Anticorpos Monoclonais/efeitos adversos , Humanos , Imunoterapia , Psoríase/diagnóstico , Psoríase/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
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