PMID: 30005095Jul 14, 2018Paper

The Importance of Early Treatment in Psoriasis and Management of Disease Progression

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
Francisco Kerdel, Frank Don

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that if left untreated can result in prolonged subclinical inflammation that affects a variety of organs, including the heart, liver, kidney, and intestines, as well as joints and muscles. Relatedly, psoriasis significantly increases patients' risks for developing certain comorbidities. Disease progression in psoriasis is unpredictable, and some patients have mild disease that is stable for many years, while in others, mild disease quickly progresses to moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Adding to the complexity of this disease, subclinical systemic inflammation is present in patients with either mild or moderate-to-severe psoriasis. In this review, key factors in psoriasis progression, including the role that systemic inflammation has in psoriasis pathogenesis and the development of comorbidities, are highlighted along with the ability of various therapies to potentially stop or slow the progression of psoriasis and its associated comorbidities. Additionally, practical guidance is provided for physicians regarding treatment and monitoring of disease progression based on psoriasis severity and the risk of comorbidities. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(7):737-742.

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