Psoriasis of the scalp and apremilast

Authors

  • Federico Pastore Dermatology Service, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v26i3.2109

Keywords:

psoriasis, scalp, apremilast

Abstract

80% or more of patients with plaque psoriasis present involvement of the scalp, in some patients it may be the only location. This causes a significantly negative impact on the quality of life of patients.

Author Biography

Federico Pastore, Dermatology Service, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatologist and Legislator. Medical Doctor, Tornú Hospital. Head of the Dermatology Service, César Milstein Institute

References

I. Van Voorhees AS, Stein Gold L, Lebwohl M, Bruce Storber B, et ál. Efficacy and safety of apremilast in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp: Results of a phase 3b, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;83:96-103.

II. Hampton PJ. Expanding treatment options for rosacea. Br J Dermatol. 2020;183: 412-413.

Published

2020-09-15

Issue

Section

Dermatological Pearls