This is the 3rd year that I’ve had the opportunity to write an editorial for Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Special Issue on Psoriasis. This is not an onerous task.…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a common, debilitating, immune-mediated disease; plaque psoriasis is the most common form, characterized by thickened, erythemato-squamous plaques.1 First-line treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis involves topical…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition that affects approximately 2.6% of the population of the United States.1 Psoriasis affects men and women alike, and although the prevalence is…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis (PS) is a common but complex chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is characterized by red, scaly plaques, which commonly present on the extensor surfaces of the body. Psoriasis…

INTRODUCTION Since the 2000’s, an interesting dichotomy has emerged in the management of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Results from clinical trials of biologics demonstrate that clear or nearly clear skin…

INTRODUCTION Actinic keratoses (AKs) are common epidermal lesions that usually manifest clinically as red, brown, or skin-colored, rough papules or plaques on sun-exposed skin sites.1,2 The presence of multiple AKs…

INTRODUCTION Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy characterized by musculoskeletal signs and symptoms (arthritis, enthesitis, spondylitis) with associated joint pain and tenderness.1 It affects an estimated 0.3% to 1.0%…

INTRODUCTION Plaque psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by a wide array of symptoms such as scaling, itching, redness, and pain.1-3 A survey of 10,676 adults…

INTRODUCTION Rosacea is a common and chronic skin disorder affecting an estimated 16 million people in the United States.1 Rosacea primarily affects the central facial area (ie, cheeks, nose, chin,…

INTRODUCTION The elderly represent a significant proportion of psoriasis vulgaris patients due to the chronic nature of the disease and its bimodal incidence with a second peak near the seventh…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails, representing around half of all nail diseases, and affecting 10%-20% of adults, particularly the elderly where the prevalence…