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Acne is a multifactorial skin condition primarily affecting adolescents and young adults, with a global prevalence estimated to exceed 75% in this demographic. The condition is characterized by the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, nodules, and, in severe cases, cysts, particularly in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the face, neck, chest, and back. The pathogenesis involves increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, colonization by...

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Chronic Plaque Psoriasis With Persistent Facial Involvement Successfully Treated With Risankizumab: A Case Report.

Reem AlQusaimi¹, Fawziah AlRujaib¹, Fahad AlSharhan¹

¹Dermatology, Abdulkareem Al-Saeed Dermatology Center, Kuwait City, KWT.

|February 17, 2026

Summary

Facial psoriasis presents unique challenges, often requiring tailored treatments. This case shows risankizumab effectively treated severe psoriasis, but residual facial redness needed further management with laser therapy.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Immunology
Clinical Case Study

Background:

Chronic plaque psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin condition.

Keywords:

chronic plaque psoriasis facial psoriasis risankizumab site-specific treatment response targeted immunotherapy

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It can resemble other skin conditions and respond variably to treatments.