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Incorporating Biologies into the Treatment of Psoriasis.

Authors :
Lui, Harvey
Langley, Richard
Poulin, Yves
Gupta, Aditya K.
Carey, Wayne
Guenther, Lyn
Searles, Gordon
Toole, John
Lynde, Charles
Gulliver, Wayne
Barber, Kirk
Source :
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery. Aug2004 Supplement, Vol. 8, p8-13. 6p. 6 Diagrams, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Determines the role of biologics in the treatment of psoriasis. Necessity of understanding the modes of action and potential advantages of biologics relative to systemic therapies; Profile of patients who would benefit from biologic therapy; Role of T-cells in psoriasis; Basic strategies for targeted biologic therapies; Helpfulness of combination therapy for achieving interim disease control due to the potential of delayed onset of action of some biologic agents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12034754
Volume :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14833377
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10227-004-2003-6