Biologic and Targeted Therapy in the Treatment of Psoriasis - A Retrospective Study from a National Referral Center

Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin disorders worldwide with a significant number of patients suffering from moderate to severe disease and requiring systemic therapy. Over the past two decades, better knowledge of disease pathophysiology has translated into treatment advances for both primary disease and its associated comorbidities. However, it is important to review the use of biologic or targeted therapy in a clinical setting in order to understand how to optimize therapeutic results and recognize any unmet needs in this patient subpopulation. We conducted a retrospective study on a cohort of patients diagnosed with psoriasis that had received at least one dose of biologic or targeted therapy for the treatment of psoriasis at the Rijeka Clinical Hospital Center. By documenting treatment trends and specific patient characteristics, we will be able to address any unmet needs in this patient population and provide individualized care strategies.