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Severity, heterogeneity and systemic inflammation in psoriasis.
E Christophers1, P C M van de Kerkhof2
1Department of Dermatology, SH University Clinics, Kiel, Germany.
Summary
Psoriasis severity differs between active, severe cases with innate immunity and mild, stable cases with acquired immunity. Assessing disease activity is crucial for effective psoriasis treatment evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Psoriasis presents as active severe or mild stable disease.
- Active severe psoriasis involves systemic comorbidities and heightened innate immunity.
- Mild stable psoriasis is characterized by a dominance of acquired immunity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical and immunological aspects of active and quiescent psoriasis.
- To explore the impact of psoriasis on antimicrobial resistance.
- To highlight the need for incorporating disease activity in psoriasis severity assessment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical manifestations in psoriasis.
- Analysis of immunological profiles in different psoriasis states.
- Examination of the relationship between psoriasis and antimicrobial resistance.
Main Results:
- Distinct immunological profiles differentiate active severe and mild stable psoriasis.
- Psoriasis activity is not adequately captured by current severity measures.
- Systemic involvement and comorbidities are prevalent in active severe psoriasis.
Conclusions:
- Disease activity is a critical factor in understanding psoriasis.
- Current psoriasis outcome measures may require refinement to include disease activity.
- Incorporating disease activity can improve the assessment of treatment efficacy in psoriasis.
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