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So Many Psoriasis Treatments: Considerations for Choosing a Specific Biologic Therapy

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Nov 2021
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What You'll Learn

The successful treatment of psoriasis requires the clinician to have a thorough understanding of the comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease, as some therapies have multiple indications while others may be contraindicated. The clinician also needs to recognize that special populations are excluded from clinical trials but nonetheless are relevant in everyday practice. Lastly, the clinician needs to consider patient preferences in their treatment in order to increase patient adherence and compliance.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and treat the common comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease
  • Apply best practices for treating psoriasis in special populations
  • Manage patient preferences in their treatment selection

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User: jasonhawkes@learnskin.com
Jason Hawkes
MD, MS, FAAD

Accreditation Information

The successful treatment of psoriasis requires the clinician to have a thorough understanding of the comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease, as some therapies have multiple indications while others may be contraindicated. The clinician also needs to recognize that special populations are excluded from clinical trials but nonetheless are relevant in everyday practice. Lastly, the clinician needs to consider patient preferences in their treatment in order to increase patient adherence and compliance.

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So Many Psoriasis Treatments: Considerations for Choosing a Specific Biologic Therapy

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