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Summary: Background: Limited data exist on the characteristics of SARS‐CoV‐2 infections in German patients with psoriasis or psoriasis arthritis (PsA). This study analyses COVID‐19 prevalence and severity of symptoms in these patients. Patients and Methods: Participants of the German registries PsoBest and CoronaBest were surveyed in February 2022. Descriptive analyses were conducted. Results: 4,818 patients were included in the analysis, mean age of 56.4 years. Positive SARS‐CoV‐2 tests were reported by 737 (15.3%) patients. The most frequently reported acute symptoms were fatigue (67.3%), cough (58.8%), and headache (58.3%). Longer‐lasting symptoms after COVID‐19 were reported by 231 of 737 patients after the acute phase. For most patients (92.9%), systemic treatment for their psoriasis or PsA was not modified during the pandemic. Patients positively tested for SARS‐CoV‐2 were younger on average and had more often changes in the therapy of psoriasis than negatively tested patients (8.5% vs. 5.4%). Conclusions: In this cohort of patients with psoriasis or PsA undergoing systemic treatment, SARS‐CoV‐2 infections were common but less frequent than in the general German population. No risk signals for more severe COVID‐19 or increased infection rates were observed in the patients. In addition, systemic treatments remained largely unchanged, so that no risks can be attributed to these therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Summary: Background and objective: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease affecting the musculoskeletal system, skin and nails. The aim is to characterize sociodemographic and clinical patient profiles documented in dermatologic and rheumatologic care. Patients and Methods: Data of 704 patients with PsA from the dermatological Psoriasis Registry PsoBest (PB) and 1066 patients from the rheumatological disease registry RABBIT‐SpA (RS) were analyzed. Comparable anamnestic and clinical variables were identified and descriptively analyzed. Results: The mean age was 51.7 years in PB and 51.9 in RS. Disease duration of psoriasis was longer, mean cutaneous severity was higher in PB. However, more patients in RS vs. PB had tender joints and swollen joints. Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index was higher in PB and mean Health Assessment Questionnaire in RS. Patient reported global disease activity and pain were lower in PB. IL‐23 inhibitors were used more frequently in PB, and TNF inhibitors in RS. Conclusions: Clinical specialization was associated with different clinical and treatment patterns of PsA. This may indicate a selection by dominant manifestation of psoriatic disease and potentially by effects of health care access. Psoriatic arthritis should be treated in a multidisciplinary approach considering all facets of this complex disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Summary: Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, severe, potentially life‐threatening, autoinflammatory, neutrophilic skin disease that may be accompanied by fever and leukocytosis. This paper describes the current state of knowledge on GPP in terms of classification, (differential) diagnosis and prevalence. We present a comparison of the genetics and pathoimmunology of GPP and psoriasis vulgaris with the central mechanisms of autoimmunology and autoinflammation. The currently available therapeutic options, expert recommendations for therapy, and data from early clinical trials investigating targeted therapies will be summarized. We present the results of our discussion with 13 experts for psoriasis vulgaris and GPP and give an integrated overview of indication and therapy based on our personal experience and present an outlook on further research questions. Collectively, this article highlights the high unmet need in GPP, as there exists no satisfactory method of diagnosis or treatment to date and new treatment options will be of great therapeutic benefit to those affected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Immune‐mediated chronic inflammatory diseases have emerged as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Western countries over the last decades. Although multiple putative factors have been suspected to be causally related to the diseases, their overarching etiology remains unknown. This review article summarizes the current state of scientific knowledge and understanding of the role of non‐receptor tyrosine kinases, with a special focus on the Janus kinase TYK2 in autoimmune and immune mediated diseases as well as on the clinical properties of its inhibition. A panel of experts in the field discussed the scientific evidence and molecular rationale for TYK2 inhibition and its clinical application. Reviewing this meeting, we aim at providing an integrated overview of the clinical profile of TYK2 inhibition and its potential in targeted pharmacological therapy of chronic autoimmune and immune‐mediated diseases, with a special focus on inflammatory diseases of the skin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background and objectives Alitretinoin is the only approved treatment for severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) refractory to potent topical corticosteroids. This study (FUGETTA) evaluated the effectiveness and impact on quality of life (QoL) of oral alitretinoin in patients with severe refractory CHE in accordance with prescription guidelines. Patients and Methods Open-label, multicenter, noninterventional, observational study conducted in Germany. Patients were treated at their physician's discretion with once-daily alitretinoin 10 mg or 30 mg for a maximum of 24 weeks. Effectiveness was assessed by Physician Global Assessment (PGA) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Adverse events (AEs) were assessed. Results The study population included 658 patients (30 mg n = 581; 10 mg n = 77). At baseline, most patients had CHE characterized as severe by PGA (83 %). At last visit, 48 % of patients had a PGA response of clear/almost clear (30 mg: 49 %; 10 mg: 43 %). Mean improvement in DLQI scores at week 24 was 58 % (30 mg: mean [SD] change from baseline -10.4 [8.04]) and 70 % (10 mg: mean [SD] change from baseline -10.8 [7.29]). The overall incidence of AEs was low and similar in both groups. Conclusions Alitretinoin produced rapid, marked improvement in QoL of patients with severe CHE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Ziele Alitretinoin ist die einzige zugelassene Behandlung für schweres chronisches Handekzem (CHE), das refraktär gegenüber potenten topischen Corticosteroiden ist. Bei dieser Studie (FUGETTA) wurde die Wirksamkeit von leitliniengerecht angewendetem oralem Alitretinoin sowie dessen Einfluss auf die Lebensqualität (LQ) bei Patienten mit schwerem refraktärem CHE beurteilt. Patienten und Methoden Multizentrische, offene, nichtinterventionelle Beobachtungsstudie, durchgeführt in Deutschland. Die Patienten wurden nach Ermessen ihres behandelnden Arztes mit Alitretinoin 10 mg oder 30 mg einmal täglich über maximal 24 Wochen behandelt. Die Wirksamkeit wurde anhand des Physician Global Assessment (PGA) und des Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) bewertet. Zudem wurden unerwünschte Ereignisse (UE) erfasst. Ergebnisse Die Studienpopulation bestand aus 658 Patienten (30 mg: n = 581; 10 mg: n = 77). Bei Beobachtungsbeginn litten die meisten Patienten (83 %) gemäß PGA an einem schweren CHE. Bei Beobachtungsende war das Handekzem bei 48 % der Patienten gemäß PGA vollständig oder fast vollständig abgeheilt (30 mg: 49 %; 10 mg: 43 %). Die mittlere Verbesserung des DLQI-Scores in Woche 24 betrug 58 % (30 mg: mittlere [SD] Veränderung gegenüber dem Ausgangswert -10,4 [8,04]) und 70 % (10 mg: mittlere [SD] Veränderung gegenüber dem Ausgangswert -10,8 [7,29]). Die Gesamtinzidenz von NW war niedrig und in den beiden Gruppen ähnlich. Schlussfolgerungen Alitretinoin führte zu einer schnellen, deutlichen Verbesserung der LQ bei Patienten mit schwerem CHE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Current data from daily practice show that vitamin D3 analogues, corticosteroids and their fixed combination products are used heterogeneously for topical long-term treatment of psoriasis. Aim To evaluate scientific evidence about topical long-term therapy with vitamin D3 analogues, corticosteroids and their two-compound-products in psoriasis vulgaris and scalp psoriasis and to develop daily practice recommendations. Methods Systematic literature review via PubMed® and Embase® and informal expert consensus. Results The search strategy identified 21 relevant clinical trials. Best evidence regarding topical long term treatment was available for the two-compound-formulation containing calcipotriene and betamethasone. In a comparative trial in psoriasis vulgaris the two-compound-formulation showed superior tolerability and cost effectiveness compared to monotherapy. In scalp psoriasis the two-compound-gel was superior compared to calcipotriene monotherapy. Standardized and simplified treatment application modes resulted in a better clinical outcome comparing to on-demand therapies. Daily practice recommendations Patients should be proactively involved in the choice of treatment, formulation and mode of application. Besides long-term treatment with the two-compound-formulation other treatment regimens including calcipotriene monotherapy can also be considered. Due to a favorable risk-benefit ratio in maintenance trials and due to better cost-effectiveness the application of two-compound-products once or twice a week after initial therapy is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Aktuelle Daten aus der Versorgungsforschung zeigen, dass Vitamin-D3-Analoga, Kortikosteroide und deren fixe Kombinationen in der topischen Langzeittherapie der Psoriasis sehr unterschiedlich eingesetzt werden. Zielsetzung Bewertung der wissenschaftlichen Evidenz zur topischen Langzeittherapie mit Vitamin-D3-Analoga, Kortikosteroiden und deren Kombinationen bei der Psoriasis vulgaris und der Kopfhaut-Psoriasis und Entwicklung einer Praxisempfehlung. Methodik Systematische Literaturrecherche in PubMed® und Embase® und informeller Expertenkonsens. Ergebnisse Die Suchstrategie ergab insgesamt 21 relevante Arbeiten. Die beste Evidenz in der topischen Langzeittherapie lag für die Fixkombination aus Calcipotriol und Betamethason vor. In direkten Vergleichsstudien zeigte diese Fixkombination bei der Psoriasis vulgaris eine überlegene Verträglichkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Vergleich zu den Monopräparaten. Bei der Kopfhaut-Psoriasis war die Fixkombination in Gelformulierung der Calcipotriol-Monotherapie überlegen. Feste, einfache Anwendungsschemata zeigten einen höheren Therapieerfolg als Bei-Bedarf-Therapien. Praxisempfehlungen Patienten müssen aktiv in die Wahl der Therapie, der Grundlage und der Anwendungsweise einbezogen werden. In der Praxis haben sich neben der Langzeittherapie mit der Fixkombination auch andere Therapieschemata unter Einbeziehung der Calcipotriol-Monotherapie bewährt. Aufgrund des guten Nutzen-Risiko-Profils in Studien zur Erhaltungstherapie und aufgrund der höheren Wirtschaftlichkeit ist im Anschluss an die Initialtherapie eine 1- bis 2-mal wöchentliche Applikation der Fixkombination zu empfehlen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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