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What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about interventions for treating psoriasis?
Rafael Leite Pacheco1, Nicole Dittrich Hosni2, Carolina de Oliveira Cruz Latorraca3
1MD. Postgraduate Student, Evidence-Based Health Program, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), and Assistant Researcher, Cochrane Brazil, São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|August 23, 2018
Summary
This review of psoriasis treatments found that etanercept effectively reduces psoriasis severity. However, combination therapy with steroids and vitamin D showed limited benefits and increased adverse events, highlighting the need for more research.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by keratinocyte proliferation and immune system dysfunction.
- Effective management strategies for psoriasis are crucial for improving patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing evidence on interventions for psoriasis.
- To synthesize findings from high-quality Cochrane systematic reviews.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search identified relevant Cochrane systematic reviews.
- Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts.
- Data from included reviews were narratively synthesized.
Main Results:
- Six Cochrane reviews on psoriasis interventions were included.
- High-quality evidence showed etanercept reduced psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
- Combination therapy with steroids and vitamin D improved skin clearance but increased adverse events.
Conclusions:
- Evidence quality for psoriasis interventions varies from unknown to high.
- Further randomized controlled trials are needed to clarify treatment efficacy and safety.
- More research is imperative to address uncertainties in current clinical practice for psoriasis management.
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