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News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings reinforce the need for dermatologists to address mental health alongside physical disease severity.
The findings reinforce the need for dermatologists to address mental health alongside physical disease severity.
The findings reinforce the need...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings provide new insight into how obesity-related factors may influence psoriasis risk in a population already predisposed to metabolic and inflammatory comorbidities.
The findings provide new insight into how obesity-related factors may influence psoriasis risk in a population already predisposed to metabolic and inflammatory comorbidities.
The findings provide new insight...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings reinforce psoriasis as a systemic inflammatory disease with cardiovascular implications that extend beyond joint involvement.
The findings reinforce psoriasis as a systemic inflammatory disease with cardiovascular implications that extend beyond joint involvement.
The findings reinforce psoriasis...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new analysis from the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry highlights baseline clinical and patient-reported features associated with switching biologic therapies in real-world practice, offering insights to support earlier, shared decision-making.
A new analysis from the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry highlights baseline clinical and patient-reported features associated with switching biologic therapies in real-world practice, offering insights to support earlier, shared decision-making.
A new analysis from the...
01/22/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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News
01/15/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) was associated with improvements in psoriasis severity, quality of life, and treatment burden, according to a systematic review evaluating outcomes in patients with psoriasis and obesity. However, response...
Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) was associated with improvements in psoriasis severity, quality of life, and treatment burden, according to a systematic review evaluating outcomes in patients with psoriasis and obesity. However, response...
Metabolic bariatric surgery...
01/15/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Investigators analyzed clinical data from 575 patients with psoriasis admitted to a dermatology department, randomly dividing the cohort into training and internal test sets.
Investigators analyzed clinical data from 575 patients with psoriasis admitted to a dermatology department, randomly dividing the cohort into training and internal test sets.
Investigators analyzed clinical...
01/06/2026
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study...
08/14/2025
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News & FDA Alerts

psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study comparing early-onset and late-onset psoriasis highlights key clinical and psychosocial differences that may inform individualized care strategies for dermatologists.
A new cross-sectional study...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
08/14/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally understood as a T cell–mediated disease, driven largely by Th1 and Th17 cell activation and impaired regulatory T cell (T-reg) function.
Psoriasis is traditionally...
08/14/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/22/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity surveillance into dermatologic care, clinicians can improve disease control, minimize therapeutic risks, and enhance overall patient quality of life.
By incorporating comorbidity...
07/22/2025
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psoriasis
News
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology continues to evolve, treatment goals may need to expand accordingly.
As the understanding of...
07/10/2025
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psoriasis
News
06/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The review calls attention to the clinical need for proactive, cross-disciplinary care in managing the systemic burden of psoriasis, especially in patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
The review calls attention to the clinical need for proactive, cross-disciplinary care in managing the systemic burden of psoriasis, especially in patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
The review calls attention to...
06/17/2025
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psoriasis
News
06/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated patients with psoriasis who underwent rheumatological assessment.
The study evaluated patients with psoriasis who underwent rheumatological assessment.
The study evaluated patients...
06/03/2025
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psoriasis
News
02/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms can still occur in young adults with well-controlled psoriasis, even when disease activity is minimal, according to a cross-sectional study exploring psychological distress and its potential biological...
Anxiety and depression symptoms...
02/03/2026
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psoriasis
News
01/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study using mathematical modeling provides insight into how cytokine imbalance drives psoriasis flares and suggests that restoring immune-epidermal feedback.
A new systems biology study...
01/22/2026
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
News
01/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review outlines contemporary strategies for evaluating and managing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
An updated evidence-based review...
01/06/2026
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Atopic dermatitis
FDA Alerts
10/06/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA approved ZORYVE (roflumilast) cream 0.05% for the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years.
On October 6, 2025, the US FDA...
10/06/2025
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AD
FDA Alerts
09/18/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
US FDA approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream 1.5% for the short-term and noncontinuous chronic treatment of mild-to-moderate AD in nonimmunocompromised children aged 2 years and older.
US FDA approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream 1.5% for the short-term and noncontinuous chronic treatment of mild-to-moderate AD in nonimmunocompromised children aged 2 years and older.
US FDA approved Opzelura...
09/18/2025
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FDA Alerts
09/08/2025
Coleen Stern, MA
FDA recently approved delgocitinib cream as the first and only treatment indicated for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
FDA recently approved delgocitinib cream as the first and only treatment indicated for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
FDA recently approved...
09/08/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The case study, accompanied by a review of 17 similar reports, details shared immunopathogenesis and conflicting treatment responses in this rare overlap syndrome.
The case study, accompanied by a review of 17 similar reports, details shared immunopathogenesis and conflicting treatment responses in this rare overlap syndrome.
The case study, accompanied by a...
09/02/2025
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psoriatic arthritis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated treatment patterns and patient characteristics to assess the impact of these guidelines in real-world care.
The study evaluated treatment patterns and patient characteristics to assess the impact of these guidelines in real-world care.
The study evaluated treatment...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that thyroid abnormalities may represent an independent comorbidity, rather than a direct consequence of psoriasis severity.
The findings suggest that...
09/02/2025
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psoriasis
News
09/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis challenges long-standing concerns regarding beta-blockers and their role in triggering or worsening psoriasis.
A new multi-method analysis...
09/02/2025
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Endorsed Articles

Partner Approved
05/13/2020
Sonya Zarkhin, DO; Sean Stephenson, DO
A 19-year-old white woman with a 4-year history of a rash localized to her left arm and hand. The lesion started as a small plaque on her forearm and gradually spread in a linear fashion from her fingertip to her upper arm.
A 19-year-old white woman with a 4-year history of a rash localized to her left arm and hand. The lesion started as a small plaque on her forearm and gradually spread in a linear fashion from her fingertip to her upper arm.
A 19-year-old white woman with a...
05/13/2020
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Partner Approved
04/14/2020
Lauren Mateja
Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have increased calls to their dermatologist for advice on continuance of their therapy during uncertain times. Guidance from national organizations provide answers that dermatologists can pass...
Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have increased calls to their dermatologist for advice on continuance of their therapy during uncertain times. Guidance from national organizations provide answers that dermatologists can pass...
Patients with psoriasis and...
04/14/2020
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NPF Endorsed Features
03/12/2020
Lauren Mateja
New and emerging therapies such as biologics continue to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with psoriasis. Biologics that block IL-23 functions present a unique opportunity to provide long-term, effective treatment.
New and emerging therapies such as biologics continue to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with psoriasis. Biologics that block IL-23 functions present a unique opportunity to provide long-term, effective treatment.
New and emerging therapies such...
03/12/2020
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Partner Approved
01/16/2020
Lauren Mateja
Psoriasis can affect patients at all walks of life, from children to the elderly. Adolescents, however, require special considerations, from psychosocial conditions to therapy options, for the short- and long-term...
Psoriasis can affect patients at all walks of life, from children to the elderly. Adolescents, however, require special considerations, from psychosocial conditions to therapy options, for the short- and long-term...
...
01/16/2020
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NPF Endorsed Features
01/30/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A new NPF Medical Board/International Psoriasis Council joint position statement concludes that routine latent tuberculosis infection testing is unnecessary for patients with psoriasis who are taking IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors.
A new NPF Medical Board/International Psoriasis Council joint position statement concludes that routine latent tuberculosis infection testing is unnecessary for patients with psoriasis who are taking IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors.
A new NPF Medical...
01/30/2026
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NPF Endorsed Features
10/06/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Research has consistently shown that people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis face higher rates of serious comorbidities
Research has consistently shown that people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis face higher rates of serious comorbidities
Research has consistently shown...
10/06/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
08/02/2025
Samantha Schlosser
With a passion for hair loss and ethnic skin, Dr Chesahna Kindred is bridging the gap between beauty and medicine through the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network.
With a passion for hair loss and ethnic skin, Dr Chesahna Kindred is bridging the gap between beauty and medicine through the S.T.R.A.N.D. Network.
With a passion for hair loss and...
08/02/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
05/01/2025
Demi Elord, MS-II; Shivani Jain, MSIV
With continued innovation, Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes programs have the potential to revolutionize psoriasis treatment, improving outcomes and bringing expert care closer to those who need it most.
With continued innovation, Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes programs have the potential to revolutionize psoriasis treatment, improving outcomes and bringing expert care closer to those who need it most.
With continued innovation,...
05/01/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
02/03/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The National Psoriasis Foundation’s first-ever health indicator report takes a deep dive into the health burden of psoriatic disease, treatment gaps, and future directions in care.
The National Psoriasis Foundation’s first-ever health indicator report takes a deep dive into the health burden of psoriatic disease, treatment gaps, and future directions in care.
The National Psoriasis...
02/03/2025
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NPF Endorsed Features
10/07/2024
Jess Smith, BS
Results from a recent study can inform future efforts to develop or modify definitions of remission for the psoriatic disease community.
Results from a recent study can inform future efforts to develop or modify definitions of remission for the psoriatic disease community.
Results from a recent study can...
10/07/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
08/06/2024
Samantha Koons
The multifaceted nature of psoriatic disease may require multiple providers from different disciplines or specialties for optimal patient care.
The multifaceted nature of psoriatic disease may require multiple providers from different disciplines or specialties for optimal patient care.
The multifaceted nature of...
08/06/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
05/03/2024
Jessica Garlewicz; Riya Gandhi, MA
Keep up-to-date with this roundup of recent studies.
Keep up-to-date with this roundup of recent studies.
Keep up-to-date with this...
05/03/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
02/07/2024
Samip Sheth, MD
A recent National Psoriasis Foundation webinar explores the link between psychiatric comorbidities and skin conditions.
A recent National Psoriasis Foundation webinar explores the link between psychiatric comorbidities and skin conditions.
A recent National Psoriasis...
02/07/2024
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NPF Endorsed Features
12/05/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Proper evaluation and history collection are essential for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Proper evaluation and history collection are essential for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Proper evaluation and history...
12/05/2023
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Quizzes and Polls

psoriasis
Quiz
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
What were the primary findings...
10/18/2024
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psoriatic arthritis on hand
Quiz
08/03/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Which treatment improved health-related quality of life, fatigue, pain, and work productivity in adults with active psoriatic arthritis?
Which treatment improved health-related quality of life, fatigue, pain, and work productivity in adults with active psoriatic arthritis?
Which treatment improved...
08/03/2022
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psoriasis on hand and stomach
Quiz
06/15/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Risankizumab’s efficacy and safety profile is faster than another anti-IL23 when treating which of these options?
Risankizumab’s efficacy and safety profile is faster than another anti-IL23 when treating which of these options?
Risankizumab’s efficacy and...
06/15/2022
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psoriasis generalized pustular
Quiz
05/18/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of these options list the characteristics that impact treatment goals for patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options list the characteristics that impact treatment goals for patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options list the...
05/18/2022
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psoriasis severe arm
Quiz
04/05/2022
Jessica Garlewicz
Which of the following is impacted by psoriasis and stress coping strategies ?
Which of the following is impacted by psoriasis and stress coping strategies ?
Which of the following is...
04/05/2022
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psoriasis-severe
Quiz
12/02/2021
Which of the following accurately highlights what unmet needs were reported by patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis?
Which of the following accurately highlights what unmet needs were reported by patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis?
Which of the following...
12/02/2021
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Severe psoriasis, such as plaque psoriasis shown here, can benefit from biologic agents that enable psoriasis treatment.
Quiz
10/05/2021
Can you identify how dermatologists can observe the efficacy of biologic agents on the full psoriasis disease burden?
Can you identify how dermatologists can observe the efficacy of biologic agents on the full psoriasis disease burden?
Can you identify how...
10/05/2021
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Patient with psoriasis on the scalp. Recent studies have looked into hypochondriasis in psoriasis such as this patient.
Quiz
09/09/2021
An observational study of patients with psoriasis sought to assess hypochondriasis and personality traits. Can you identify which of these options describes their findings?
An observational study of patients with psoriasis sought to assess hypochondriasis and personality traits. Can you identify which of these options describes their findings?
An observational study of...
09/09/2021
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A patient suffering from obesity showcasing a case of plaque psoriasis in a potential risk for cardiovascular disease.
Quiz
08/26/2021
Identify what noninvasive measurement of arterial function was performed on patients with chronic plaque psoriasis to determine cardiovascular risk.
Identify what noninvasive measurement of arterial function was performed on patients with chronic plaque psoriasis to determine cardiovascular risk.
Identify what noninvasive...
08/26/2021
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pediatric psoriasis pictures severe psoriasis on knees
Quiz
08/23/2021
Which of these options accurately portrays the common comorbidities observed within pediatric patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options accurately portrays the common comorbidities observed within pediatric patients with psoriasis?
Which of these options...
08/23/2021
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Quiz
01/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of best practices before initiating JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
Test your knowledge of best practices before initiating JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
Test your knowledge of best...
01/15/2026
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Quiz
01/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This quiz examines which patients experienced MACE events in clinical trials and how real-world incidence data compares.
This quiz examines which patients experienced MACE events in clinical trials and how real-world incidence data compares.
This quiz examines which...
01/05/2026
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Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can...
01/01/2026
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Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how...
01/01/2026
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Quiz
12/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
How do you guide patients through peer-driven misinformation and anxiety-provoking online forums? Take this quiz to refine your approach to trusted resources and patient-centered reassurance.
How do you guide patients through peer-driven misinformation and anxiety-provoking online forums? Take this quiz to refine your approach to trusted resources and patient-centered reassurance.
How do you guide patients...
12/20/2025
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acne
Quiz
12/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Which advancement in topical acne therapy was highlighted as improving tolerability while maintaining efficacy?
Which advancement in topical acne therapy was highlighted as improving tolerability while maintaining efficacy?
Which advancement in topical...
12/18/2025
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psoriasis
Quiz
12/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What clinical clue should prompt a dermatologist to question the diagnosis of psoriasis, especially when highly effective agents fail?
What clinical clue should prompt a dermatologist to question the diagnosis of psoriasis, especially when highly effective agents fail?
What clinical clue should prompt...
12/18/2025
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Quiz
12/10/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Master the first-visit conversation for AA patients. Quiz yourself on how to balance hope with realism, address comorbid atopy, and respond to the quest for deeper causality in autoimmune disease.
Master the first-visit conversation for AA patients. Quiz yourself on how to balance hope with realism, address comorbid atopy, and respond to the quest for deeper causality in autoimmune disease.
Master the first-visit...
12/10/2025
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Quiz
12/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the primary clinical benefit of accurate risk stratification in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma management?
What is the primary clinical benefit of accurate risk stratification in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma management?
What is the primary clinical...
12/04/2025
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Quiz
12/01/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Patients often seek extensive testing to “find the root cause” of AA. Take this quiz to sharpen your ability to guide these discussions.
Patients often seek extensive testing to “find the root cause” of AA. Take this quiz to sharpen your ability to guide these discussions.
Patients often seek extensive...
12/01/2025
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