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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

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Management of psoriasis.

Aida J Al-Kudwah¹, Steven R Feldman

¹Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1071, USA.

Southern Medical Journal

|May 13, 2009

Summary

Psoriasis affects 2-3% of people, impacting quality of life. Effective treatment requires addressing clinical, psychological, and social factors, with newer biologic agents offering improved efficacy and safety.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Immunology

Background:

Psoriasis is a prevalent skin condition affecting 2-3% of the global population.
The disease significantly impacts patients' quality of life, encompassing clinical, psychological, and social dimensions.
Psoriasis presents with diverse manifestations and subjective patient experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current and emerging treatment options for psoriasis.
To highlight the advantages and limitations of various therapeutic approaches.
To emphasize the importance of a holistic treatment strategy for psoriasis management.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on psoriasis treatments.
Analysis of topical agents, phototherapy, traditional systemic medications, and biologic agents.

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Evaluation of efficacy, safety, practicality, and cost-effectiveness of different treatments.

Main Results:

Topical treatments are suitable for limited psoriasis areas.
Phototherapy is effective for larger areas but poses convenience challenges.
Traditional systemic drugs have side effect limitations.
Biologic agents offer high efficacy and improved safety profiles for psoriasis, despite higher costs.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive management of psoriasis requires addressing its multifaceted nature.
Biologic therapies represent a significant advancement in psoriasis treatment, offering superior outcomes.
Treatment selection should balance efficacy, safety, patient convenience, and cost considerations.