Cyclosporine: a new therapeutic option for severe, recalcitrant psoriasis

Severe, recalcitrant psoriasis can be a physically, emotionally, and socially-debilitating disease. Cyclosporine is an important new option for the systemic treatment of this dermatologic disorder. Cyclosporine, an immunosuppressive agent used in the field of organ transplantation for more than a decade, has demonstrated marked efficacy in treating severe, recalcitrant psoriasis. However, its successful use requires patient education and careful, ongoing patient monitoring.