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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.
Cureus
|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.
- Facial psoriasis is less common but poses diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties.
- It can resemble other skin conditions and respond variably to treatments.

