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Published on: July 11, 2013
Cyclosporine and psoriasis: 2008 National Psoriasis Foundation Consensus Conference
David M Rosmarin1, Mark Lebwohl, Boni E Elewski
1Department of Dermatology at Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Background:
Cyclosporine is a valuable option for the treatment of psoriasis. This report summarizes studies regarding the use of cyclosporine since the last guidelines were published in 1998.
Objective:
A task force of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board was convened to evaluate treatment options. Our aim was to achieve a consensus on new updated guidelines for the use of cyclosporine in the treatment of psoriasis.
Methods:
Reports in the literature were reviewed regarding cyclosporine therapy.
Limitations:
There are few evidence-based studies on the treatment of psoriasis with cyclosporine.
Results:
A consensus was achieved on the use of cyclosporine in psoriasis including specific recommendations on dosing, monitoring, and use of cyclosporine in special situations. The consensus received approval from members of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board.
Conclusions:
Cyclosporine is a safe and effective drug for the treatment of psoriasis. It has a particularly useful role in managing psoriatic crises, treating psoriasis unresponsive to other modalities, bridging to other therapies, and treating psoriasis within a rotational scheme of other medications. Appropriate patient selection and monitoring will significantly decrease the risks of side effects.
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