Back to Search Start Over

Spesolimab in patients with flare of generalized pustular psoriasis: A multicentre case- series.

Authors :
Bellinato, F.
Gisondi, P.
Dattola, A.
Richetta, A. G.
Costanzo, A.
Valenti, M.
De Simone, C.
Marzano, A. V.
Zussino, M.
Pezzolo, E.
Nacca, M.
Pellacani, G.
Girolomoni, G.
Source :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology; May2024, Vol. 38 Issue 5, pe437-e439, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article discusses the use of a new antibody called spesolimab in treating patients with flare-ups of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a rare and potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease. The study focuses on a group of 11 patients with GPP flare-ups who were treated with intravenous spesolimab. The results showed that spesolimab was effective in reducing the severity of GPP symptoms and improving the patients' quality of life. The study suggests that spesolimab could be a viable treatment option for GPP flare-ups that do not respond to other conventional and biological systemic treatments. The article also provides information about the authors and their affiliations, references to related studies and publications, and discloses potential conflicts of interest. The data from the study are available upon request, and the patients involved have given consent for the publication of their case details. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09269959
Volume :
38
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177541738
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.19678