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Patients with psoriasis are at increased risk of atherosclerosis, which is characterized by endothelial dysfunction associated with systemic inflammation. It appears that anti-tumor necrosis alpha treatment may reduce this risk. The purpose of this study was to measure serum marker levels associated with systemic inflammation in patients with psoriasis compared to healthy subjects and to further evaluate the change in their levels after 3 months and 2 years of treatment with adalimumab. We investigated four biomarkers: highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), oxidized low density lipoproteins (OxLDL), E-selectin and Interleukin 22 (IL-22). These markers were determined in healthy volunteers and in 28 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis before and after 3 and 24 months of adalimumab treatment. Patients with psoriasis had elevated markers levels compared to controls. After 3 months of treatment, E-selectin decreased significantly (p < 0.001), same as IL-22 (p < 0.001). HsCRP also decreased, but statistically insignificantly, OxLDLs were slightly higher than originally. After 24 months, 17 patients were still treated with adalimumab. In these patients, HsCRP (p < 0.05), E-selectin (p < 0.001) and IL-22 (p < 0.001) were significantly reduced. The OxLDL value remained elevated. A steady decrease in E-selectin, hsCRP and IL-22 after 24 months confirms that adalimumab suppresses systemic inflammation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease afFecting about 2-4% of Central-European population. Treatment options include topical or systemic agents, often in combination. Conventional systemic therapies are represented by phototherapy (UVB, PUVA), methotrexate, cyclosporine and acitretin. The newest drugs are so-called biologics: drugs blocking tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) - adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab, drugs blocking interleukin-12 and 23 (IL-12/23) - ustekinumab and newly also drugs blocking interleukin 17 - secukinumab. The aim of this paper is to present the long-term efficacy and safety of treatment of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis with adalimumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody against TNF-alpha. Retrospectively we analyzed 90 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis treated with adalimumab in the Center for biological therapy in Dermatovenereology clinic of the Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady during the years 2008 and 2015. Although the average PASI of patients assigned to treatment was 22.5, the results shows a rapid onset of action of adalimumab, where PASI75 was observed in 85.6% of patients after 3 months of treatment. The efficacy sustained even in a long-term follow up, after two years PASI75 has been retained in 94.8% and PASI90 in 75.9% patients. After 48 months follow up a cohort of about 80% of patients is still on therapy. The safety profile of adalimumab in our group was very good, no patients have discontinued the treatment due to adverse events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that significantly impairs quality of life in a similar way like other serious diseases (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer). The aim of this research was to determine the number of patients with psoriasis who are in out-patient care of dermatologists, their basic characteristics, and to evaluate the characteristics of topical therapy, compliance, financial effects of copayment and influence on the quality of life of patients. Methodology was chosen through a random selection of personal interviewing of doctors and patients across the country. The study included private dermatologists and patients with psoriasis on topical treatment. Totally 4 group discussion were held (12 physicians and 18 patients) concurrently with personal questionnaires (70 physicians and 142 patients). Totally 82 physicians and 160 patients participated in the period from May to June 2012. The results were in accordance with other European studies and confirms similar impact of psoriasis on quality of life. The study is so valuable in understanding the complexity of the disease and illuminates not only the relationship between psychological stress and the factors that lead to a deterioration in quality of life, but also helps to understand the importance of educational aid for quality of life with chronic disease. Last but not least, the study helped to assess the impact of socioeconomic status of patient on his treatment adherence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic suppurative disease characterized by inflammatory nodules, fistulas and scarring predominantly in the armpits and the groins. Systemic therapy including oral antibiotics, retinoids or antiandrogens has only limited effect, advanced stages require surgical treatment of affected areas. Recently, there were some reports of successful therapy of hidradenitis suppurativa by TNF-α antagonists. In contrast to infliximab and etanercept, the positive effect of adalimumab was described only in small cohorts of patients. Nine patients with severe, recalcitrant hidradenitis were treated for 1 year with adalimumab in a standard regimen and followed-up for 1 year. All patients improved within 4-6 weeks and laboratory parameters like CRP and leucocyte count were reduced significantly during the treatment. In four patients we observed a long lasting improvement, five patients showed recurrences several months after the therapy discontinuation. Average recurrence-free interval was 9 months. According to our experience therapy with adalimumab is suitable for treatment and induction of long-term remission in severe hidradenitis suppurativa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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