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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 115(4): 341-346, Abr. 2024. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-231987

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes: Debido a la eclosión en el último quinquenio de nuevas alternativas terapéuticas para la dermatitis atópica (DA), nos planteamos estudiar la supervivencia actual de la ciclosporina (CsA) en esta patología. La CsA, como paso necesario solicitado por el Sistema Nacional de Salud de España para la autorización de otros tratamientos sistémicos, podría presentar una supervivencia menor que en otras enfermedades. Material y método: Estudio multicéntrico, observacional, de cohortes prospectivo para el que se recogieron pacientes incluidos en el Registro Español de Dermatitis Atópica (BIOBADATOP). Como cohorte de comparación se emplearon los datos del Registro Español de tratamientos sistémicos en Psoriasis (BIOBADADERM). Resultados: Se incluyeron 130 pacientes diagnosticados de DA que habían recibido CsA (mediana de supervivencia de CsA: 1 año). En el grupo comparador se incluyeron 150 pacientes psoriásicos que habían recibido CsA (mediana de supervivencia: 0,37 años). Observamos una mayor supervivencia de la CsA en los pacientes con DA en comparación con los pacientes psoriásicos (p<0,001). Conclusión: La supervivencia de la CsA en BIOBADATOP es similar a la descrita en otras series de pacientes con DA, y superior a la observada en los pacientes con psoriasis en el registro BIOBADADERM.(AU)


Background: The past 5 years have seen a proliferation of new treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD). We analyzed recent drug survival data for cyclosporine in this setting. Because the Spanish National Healthcare system requires patients with AD to be treated with cyclosporine before they can be prescribed other systemic treatments, drug survival for cyclosporine may be shorter than in other diseases. Material and method: Multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study using data from the Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry (BIOBADATOP). Data from the Spanish Registry of Systemic Treatments in Psoriasis (BIOBADADERM) were used to create a comparison cohort. Results: We analyzed data for 130 patients with AD treated with cyclosporine (median drug survival, 1 year). Median cyclosporine survival in the psoriasis comparison group (150 patients) was 0.37 years. Drug survival was significantly longer in AD than in psoriasis (P<.001). Conclusion: Drug survival of cyclosporine in the BIOBADATOP registry is similar to that described in other series of patients with AD and longer than that observed in the BIOBADADERM psoriasis registry.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Cyclosporine , Clinical Record , Survival Analysis , Dermatology , Skin Diseases , Spain , Cohort Studies , Prospective Studies
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 115(4): T341-T346, Abr. 2024. tab, gra
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-231988

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes: Debido a la eclosión en el último quinquenio de nuevas alternativas terapéuticas para la dermatitis atópica (DA), nos planteamos estudiar la supervivencia actual de la ciclosporina (CsA) en esta patología. La CsA, como paso necesario solicitado por el Sistema Nacional de Salud de España para la autorización de otros tratamientos sistémicos, podría presentar una supervivencia menor que en otras enfermedades. Material y método: Estudio multicéntrico, observacional, de cohortes prospectivo para el que se recogieron pacientes incluidos en el Registro Español de Dermatitis Atópica (BIOBADATOP). Como cohorte de comparación se emplearon los datos del Registro Español de tratamientos sistémicos en Psoriasis (BIOBADADERM). Resultados: Se incluyeron 130 pacientes diagnosticados de DA que habían recibido CsA (mediana de supervivencia de CsA: 1 año). En el grupo comparador se incluyeron 150 pacientes psoriásicos que habían recibido CsA (mediana de supervivencia: 0,37 años). Observamos una mayor supervivencia de la CsA en los pacientes con DA en comparación con los pacientes psoriásicos (p<0,001). Conclusión: La supervivencia de la CsA en BIOBADATOP es similar a la descrita en otras series de pacientes con DA, y superior a la observada en los pacientes con psoriasis en el registro BIOBADADERM.(AU)


Background: The past 5 years have seen a proliferation of new treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD). We analyzed recent drug survival data for cyclosporine in this setting. Because the Spanish National Healthcare system requires patients with AD to be treated with cyclosporine before they can be prescribed other systemic treatments, drug survival for cyclosporine may be shorter than in other diseases. Material and method: Multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study using data from the Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry (BIOBADATOP). Data from the Spanish Registry of Systemic Treatments in Psoriasis (BIOBADADERM) were used to create a comparison cohort. Results: We analyzed data for 130 patients with AD treated with cyclosporine (median drug survival, 1 year). Median cyclosporine survival in the psoriasis comparison group (150 patients) was 0.37 years. Drug survival was significantly longer in AD than in psoriasis (P<.001). Conclusion: Drug survival of cyclosporine in the BIOBADATOP registry is similar to that described in other series of patients with AD and longer than that observed in the BIOBADADERM psoriasis registry.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Cyclosporine , Clinical Record , Survival Analysis , Dermatology , Skin Diseases , Spain , Cohort Studies , Prospective Studies
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 115(4): T341-T346, 2024 Apr.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38325545

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The past 5 years have seen a proliferation of new treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD). We analyzed recent drug survival data for cyclosporine in this setting. Because the Spanish National Healthcare system requires patients with AD to be treated with cyclosporine before they can be prescribed other systemic treatments, drug survival for cyclosporine may be shorter than in other diseases. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study using data from the Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry (BIOBADATOP). Data from the Spanish Registry of Systemic Treatments in Psoriasis (BIOBADADERM) were used to create a comparison cohort. RESULTS: We analyzed data for 130 patients with AD treated with cyclosporine (median drug survival, 1 year). Median cyclosporine survival in the psoriasis comparison group (150 patients) was 0.37 years. Drug survival was significantly longer in AD than in psoriasis (P<.001). CONCLUSION: Drug survival of cyclosporine in the BIOBADATOP registry is similar to that described in other series of patients with AD and longer than that observed in the BIOBADADERM psoriasis registry.


Subject(s)
Dermatitis, Atopic , Psoriasis , Humans , Cyclosporine/therapeutic use , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Prospective Studies , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Registries , Treatment Outcome
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 115(4): 341-346, 2024 Apr.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37482292

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The past 5 years have seen a proliferation of new treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD). We analyzed recent drug survival data for cyclosporine in this setting. Because the Spanish National Healthcare system requires patients with AD to be treated with cyclosporine before they can be prescribed other systemic treatments, drug survival for cyclosporine may be shorter than in other diseases. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study using data from the Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry (BIOBADATOP). Data from the Spanish Registry of Systemic Treatments in Psoriasis (BIOBADADERM) were used to create a comparison cohort. RESULTS: We analyzed data for 130 patients with AD treated with cyclosporine (median drug survival, 1 year). Median cyclosporine survival in the psoriasis comparison group (150 patients) was 0.37 years. Drug survival was significantly longer in AD than in psoriasis (P<.001). CONCLUSION: Drug survival of cyclosporine in the BIOBADATOP registry is similar to that described in other series of patients with AD and longer than that observed in the BIOBADADERM psoriasis registry.


Subject(s)
Dermatitis, Atopic , Psoriasis , Humans , Cyclosporine/therapeutic use , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Prospective Studies , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Registries , Treatment Outcome
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 114(6): 479-487, 2023 Jun.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36935039

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: In recent years, remarkable improvements in our understanding of atopic dermatitis (AD) have revolutionized treatment perspectives, but access to reliable data from clinical practice is essential. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry, BIOBADATOP, is a prospective, multicenter database that collects information on patients of all ages with AD requiring systemic therapy with conventional or novel drugs. We analyzed the registry to describe patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, and adverse events (AEs). RESULTS: We studied data entries for 258 patients who had received 347 systemic treatments for AD. Treatment was discontinued in 29.4% of cases, mostly due to a lack of effectiveness (in 10.7% of cases). A total of 132 AEs were described during follow-up. Eighty-six AEs (65%) were linked to a systemic treatment, most commonly dupilumab (39AEs) and cyclosporine (38AEs). The most common AEs were conjunctivitis (11patients), headache (6), hypertrichosis (5), and nausea (4). There was 1severe AE (acute mastoiditis) associated with cyclosporine. CONCLUSIONS: Initial findings on AEs from the Spanish BIOBADATOP registry are limited by short follow-up times precluding comparisons or calculation of crude and adjusted incidence rates. At the time of our analysis, no severe AEs had been reported for novel systemic therapies. BIOBADATOP will help answer questions on the effectiveness and safety of conventional and novel systemic therapies in AD.


Subject(s)
Dermatitis, Atopic , Humans , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Dermatitis, Atopic/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Cyclosporine/therapeutic use , Administration, Cutaneous , Registries , Treatment Outcome , Severity of Illness Index
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 109(8): 733-740, oct. 2018. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-175705

ABSTRACT

ANTECEDENTES Y OBJETIVOS: El impacto negativo que la psoriasis tiene en la calidad de vida del paciente puede ser tan importante como sus consecuencias físicas. Podríamos suponer que el blanqueamiento de la enfermedad conllevaría también una mejoría de su impacto psicosocial. El presente estudio valora el estado psicológico de los pacientes con psoriasis controlados con tratamiento sistémico en una Unidad de Psoriasis, especialmente en aquellos con una afectación leve o nula de la enfermedad. MÉTODOS: Estudio epidemiológico observacional y trasversal, sin intervención, con dos cohortes (casos y controles). Los pacientes autocompletaron datos demográficos y 4 cuestionarios (Cuestionario de autoestima de Rosenberg, Skindex-29, HADS y COPE-28) en una única visita. RESULTADOS: Se reclutaron 111 pacientes diagnosticados de psoriasis y 109 pacientes control. En autoestima, el promedio y la desviación estándar (DE) del grupo de psoriasis fue de 33,5 (4,8) y de 33,3 (6,7) para el grupo control, sin diferencias significativas. En el Skindex-29, la puntuación media del grupo de pacientes con psoriasis fue casi 3 veces mayor que la media del grupo control (30 vs. 11). Se encontraron diferencias significativas en las puntuaciones del HADS de ambos grupos (12,7 vs. 9,0; p < 0,001). Las puntuaciones promedio del HADS-A fueron de 8,0 (4,78) en el grupo de psoriasis frente a 5,7 (3,8) en el grupo control (p < 0,001), mientras que las del HADS-D fueron de 4,7 (3,9) frente a 3,2 (3,1) (p < 0,004), respectivamente. CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados obtenidos indican que es necesario medir el estado psicológico de nuestros pacientes con psoriasis, pues incluso con un control casi total de la enfermedad la afectación psicológica permanece


BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The negative impact of psoriasis on patient quality of life can be as important as the physical consequences of the disease. We could assume that clearance of the disease would also lead to an improvement in its psychosocial impact. The present study assesses the psychological state of patients with psoriasis receiving systemic treatment in a psoriasis unit, especially those with mild or no disease involvement. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional, observational, noninterventional epidemiological study of 2 cohorts (cases and controls). The patients self-completed demographic data and 4 questionnaires (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Skindex-29, HADS, and COPE-28 questionnaire) at a single visit. RESULTS: We recruited 111 patients diagnosed with psoriasis and 109 control patients. In self-esteem, the mean and standard deviation (SD) score was 33.5 (4.8) for the psoriasis group and 33.3 (6.7) for the control group, with no significant differences. In the Skindex-29, the mean score for the psoriasis group was almost 3 times higher than that of the control group (30 vs. 11). Significant differences were found in the HADS scores of both groups (12.7 vs. 9.0, P<.001). The mean HADS-A scores were 8.0 (4.78) for the psoriasis group compared with 5.7 (3.8) for the control group (P<.001). In the case of HADS-D, the scores were 4.7 (3.9) compared with 3.2 (3.1) (P<.004), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that it is necessary to assess the psychological state of patients with psoriasis, because psychological effects persist even in cases where the disease is almost totally controlled


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Psoriasis/psychology , Self Concept , Sickness Impact Profile , Quality of Life , Psoriasis/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Observational Study , Surveys and Questionnaires , 28599 , Adaptation, Psychological
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 109(7): 617-623, sept. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-175643

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: La utilización clínica habitual de los fármacos biológicos en el tratamiento de la psoriasis es en segunda línea, es decir, tras el uso previo de un fármaco clásico. Sin embargo, en casos particulares -particularidades del paciente o criterio médico- se realiza la indicación en primera línea. No existen estudios sobre las características demográficas, clínicas y de seguridad de los pacientes que reciben fármaco biológico en primera línea. Como objetivo primario se pretende determinar dichas características de acuerdo con la iniciación de la terapia biológica en primera o segunda línea. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, multicéntrico, de 181 pacientes que iniciaron tratamiento biológico como primer fármaco sistémico para control de su psoriasis moderada-grave, y que forman parte del Registro Español de Acontecimientos Adversos Asociados con Medicamentos Biológicos en Dermatología, entre enero de 2008 y noviembre de 2016. RESULTADOS: Los pacientes de ambos grupos son muy similares, si bien se evidencia que el grupo que recibe el biológico en primera línea presenta una edad más avanzada, sin que se justifique por gravedad de la enfermedad (PASI) ni por el tiempo de evolución de esta desde el diagnóstico. En este grupo de pacientes es más frecuente la presencia de hipertensión, diabetes y hepatopatía. No hemos encontrado diferencias en motivos de suspensión ni seguridad entre ambos grupos. CONCLUSIONES: No se han encontrado diferencias relevantes entre los 2 grupos, lo cual refuerza la seguridad de los fármacos biológicos en este contexto


INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Biologic drugs are usually prescribed as second-line treatment for psoriasis, that is, after the patient has first been treated with a conventional psoriasis drug. There are, however, cases where, depending on the characteristics of the patient or the judgement of the physician, biologics may be chosen as first-line therapy. No studies to date have analyzed the demographics or clinical characteristics of patients in this setting or the safety profile of the agents used. The main aim of this study was to characterize these aspects of first-line biologic therapy and compare them to those observed for patients receiving biologics as second-line therapy. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We conducted an observational study of 181 patients treated in various centers with a systemic biologic drug as first-line treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis between January 2008 and November 2016. All the patients were registered in the Spanish Registry of Adverse Events Associated with Biologic Drugs in Dermatology. RESULTS: The characteristics of the first- and second-line groups were very similar, although the patients receiving a biologic as first-line treatment for their psoriasis were older. No differences were observed for disease severity (assessed using the PASI) or time to diagnosis. Hypertension, diabetes, and liver disease were all more common in the first-line group. There were no differences between the groups in terms of reasons for drug withdrawal or occurrence of adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS: No major differences were found between patients with psoriasis receiving biologic drugs as first- or second-line therapy, a finding that provides further evidence of the safety of biologic therapy in patients with psoriasis


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Biological Products/therapeutic use , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Registries , Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use , Age Distribution , Antibodies, Monoclonal/adverse effects , Biological Products/adverse effects , Comorbidity , Drug Substitution , Drug Utilization , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Psoriasis/epidemiology , Spain/epidemiology , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/antagonists & inhibitors
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Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed) ; 109(8): 733-740, 2018 Oct.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29970225

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The negative impact of psoriasis on patient quality of life can be as important as the physical consequences of the disease. We could assume that clearance of the disease would also lead to an improvement in its psychosocial impact. The present study assesses the psychological state of patients with psoriasis receiving systemic treatment in a psoriasis unit, especially those with mild or no disease involvement. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional, observational, noninterventional epidemiological study of 2 cohorts (cases and controls). The patients self-completed demographic data and 4 questionnaires (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Skindex-29, HADS, and COPE-28 questionnaire) at a single visit. RESULTS: We recruited 111 patients diagnosed with psoriasis and 109 control patients. In self-esteem, the mean and standard deviation (SD) score was 33.5 (4.8) for the psoriasis group and 33.3 (6.7) for the control group, with no significant differences. In the Skindex-29, the mean score for the psoriasis group was almost 3 times higher than that of the control group (30 vs. 11). Significant differences were found in the HADS scores of both groups (12.7 vs. 9.0, P<.001). The mean HADS-A scores were 8.0 (4.78) for the psoriasis group compared with 5.7 (3.8) for the control group (P<.001). In the case of HADS-D, the scores were 4.7 (3.9) compared with 3.2 (3.1) (P<.004), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that it is necessary to assess the psychological state of patients with psoriasis, because psychological effects persist even in cases where the disease is almost totally controlled.


Subject(s)
Psoriasis/psychology , Adaptation, Psychological , Adult , Anxiety/etiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depression/etiology , Emotions , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Quality of Life , Self Concept , Severity of Illness Index , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed) ; 109(7): 617-623, 2018 Sep.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29887167

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Biologic drugs are usually prescribed as second-line treatment for psoriasis, that is, after the patient has first been treated with a conventional psoriasis drug. There are, however, cases where, depending on the characteristics of the patient or the judgement of the physician, biologics may be chosen as first-line therapy. No studies to date have analyzed the demographics or clinical characteristics of patients in this setting or the safety profile of the agents used. The main aim of this study was to characterize these aspects of first-line biologic therapy and compare them to those observed for patients receiving biologics as second-line therapy. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We conducted an observational study of 181 patients treated in various centers with a systemic biologic drug as first-line treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis between January 2008 and November 2016. All the patients were registered in the Spanish Registry of Adverse Events Associated with Biologic Drugs in Dermatology. RESULTS: The characteristics of the first- and second-line groups were very similar, although the patients receiving a biologic as first-line treatment for their psoriasis were older. No differences were observed for disease severity (assessed using the PASI) or time to diagnosis. Hypertension, diabetes, and liver disease were all more common in the first-line group. There were no differences between the groups in terms of reasons for drug withdrawal or occurrence of adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS: No major differences were found between patients with psoriasis receiving biologic drugs as first- or second-line therapy, a finding that provides further evidence of the safety of biologic therapy in patients with psoriasis.


Subject(s)
Biological Products/therapeutic use , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Registries , Adult , Age Distribution , Aged , Antibodies, Monoclonal/adverse effects , Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use , Biological Products/adverse effects , Comorbidity , Drug Substitution , Drug Utilization , Female , Humans , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Male , Middle Aged , Psoriasis/epidemiology , Spain/epidemiology , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/antagonists & inhibitors
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 104(7): 598-616, sept. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-116588

ABSTRACT

La fototerapia y los tratamientos sistémicos clásicos (metotrexato, acitetrina, ciclosporina), junto con las denominadas terapias biológicas (etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, ustekinumab), permiten al dermatólogo disponer de un arsenal terapéutico amplio que aumenta las posibilidades de control de pacientes con psoriasis grave y/o extensa. La acitretina sigue siendo de gran utilidad tanto en monoterapia como combinada con otros fármacos sistémicos (clásicos o «biológicos»), o en terapia secuencial. Se distingue por no ser inmunosupresor directo y mantener respuestas a muy largo plazo, lo que le confiere un papel relevante en el tratamiento de la psoriasis, que no siempre ha sido reconocido en las diversas guías terapéuticas de esta enfermedad. Se presenta una guía de uso de acitretina consensuada por los miembros del Grupo de Psoriasis de la Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología, en la que se exponen de forma detallada aspectos de la farmacología del fármaco, sus indicaciones y contraindicaciones, su eficacia antipsoriásica, los efectos adversos asociados al fármaco, las acciones a tener en cuenta para aumentar la seguridad de su uso, y se propone diversas estrategias terapéuticas de aplicación en la práctica clínica habitual. El objetivo global es facilitar los criterios de indicación y manejo de la acitretina en pacientes con psoriasis (AU)


Phototherapy, classic systemic treatments (methotrexate, acitretin, and ciclosporin), and biologic agents (etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, and ustekinumab) constitute a broad therapeutic arsenal that increases the likelihood of achieving control of severe and extensive disease in patients with psoriasis. Acitretin continues to be a very valuable tool in both monotherapy, in which it is combined with other systemic treatments (classic or biologic), and in sequential therapy. Thanks to its lack of a direct immunosuppressive effect and its ability to achieve a long-term response, acitretin has an important role in the treatment of psoriasis, although this has not always been acknowledged in relevant treatment guidelines. We present consensus guidelines for the use of acitretin in psoriasis drawn up by the Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. These guidelines provide a detailed account of acitretin, including pharmacological properties, indications and contraindications, adverse effects, and factors that should be taken into account to enhance the safe use of this drug. They also propose treatment strategies for use in routine clinical practice. The overall aim of these guidelines is to define the criteria for the use and management of acetretin in psoriasis (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Acitretin/therapeutic use , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Phototherapy , Biological Therapy , Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 104(7): 598-616, 2013 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23891453

ABSTRACT

Phototherapy, classic systemic treatments (methotrexate, acitretin, and ciclosporin), and biologic agents (etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, and ustekinumab) constitute a broad therapeutic arsenal that increases the likelihood of achieving control of severe and extensive disease in patients with psoriasis. Acitretin continues to be a very valuable tool in both monotherapy, in which it is combined with other systemic treatments (classic or biologic), and in sequential therapy. Thanks to its lack of a direct immunosuppressive effect and its ability to achieve a long-term response, acitretin has an important role in the treatment of psoriasis, although this has not always been acknowledged in relevant treatment guidelines. We present consensus guidelines for the use of acitretin in psoriasis drawn up by the Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. These guidelines provide a detailed account of acitretin, including pharmacological properties, indications and contraindications, adverse effects, and factors that should be taken into account to enhance the safe use of this drug. They also propose treatment strategies for use in routine clinical practice. The overall aim of these guidelines is to define the criteria for the use and management of acetretin in psoriasis.


Subject(s)
Acitretin/therapeutic use , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Abnormalities, Drug-Induced/etiology , Acitretin/administration & dosage , Acitretin/adverse effects , Acitretin/pharmacokinetics , Biotransformation , Cardiovascular Diseases/complications , Comorbidity , Contraindications , Drug Administration Schedule , Drug Interactions , Female , Gene Expression Regulation/drug effects , Humans , Immunosuppressive Agents/administration & dosage , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Immunosuppressive Agents/pharmacokinetics , Keratinocytes/drug effects , Keratinocytes/pathology , Metabolic Syndrome/complications , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Complications , Psoriasis/complications , Psoriasis/genetics , Receptors, Retinoic Acid/agonists , Risk Assessment , Tetracyclines/pharmacokinetics
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