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Long-term management of pediatric psoriasis with ixekizumab: a case report.

Authors :
Orsini, Diego
Ibba, Luciano
Narcisi, Alessandra
Frascione, Pasquale
Pacifico, Alessia
Valenti, Mario
Costanzo, Antonio
Gargiulo, Luigi
Source :
Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2023, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Psoriasis in pediatric patients is uncommon and the management of moderate-to-severe cases can be challenging. We report the case of a 17-year-old girl who presented with severe plaque psoriasis unresponsive to UVB phototherapy. The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) was 18 and the Dermatology Life Quality Index was 24. We decided to prescribe ixekizumab, observing complete skin clearance after only 8 weeks. The patient is still on treatment with no reported adverse events after two years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09546634
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174159969
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2023.2198622