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February 7, 2017.
Despite advances in medicine, psoriasis remains a scientific mystery and many patients affected by this dermatological condition do not find a suitable response to their pathology.
20% of patients affected by psoriasis are poorly treated
People with psoriasis do not always find a drug response to their condition. According to a recent Swedish study, treatments prescribed by professionals would not be effective for nearly 20% of patients.
These findings, drawn up by researchers at Umea University and the Swedish Institute for Health Economics, were published in the Journal of Dermatologic Treatment, were issued as part of a study which involved only 2,646 people, treated for three years for their dermatological disease.
Psoriasis: a chronic disease that progresses in flare-ups
The study of these cases showed that many patients, especially young people, have not yet found an appropriate response to the severity of their disease. ” Patients with moderate to severe forms and receiving conventional systemic therapy should switch to biological therapy. As for those who already benefit from it, they should consider new therapeutic strategies. It is also necessary to provide support to these patients to help them improve certain aspects of their lifestyle. ”, Explained Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf, one of the study’s authors.
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by accelerated renewal of the epidermis. ” This disease progresses chronically, associating relapses, interspersed with remissions […] Due to its chronicity, psoriasis has a strong impact on the quality of life. “, Indicates Social Security on its website. In France, psoriasis affects around 2% of the population.
Sybille Latour
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