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In the
Spotlight
Should I get a flu shot if I have
psoriasis?
If you have psoriasis, you may be feeling especially anxious about
this year’s flu season. The news that people with a chronic medical
condition should be among the first to receive flu shots may have
left you wondering if these shots are safe for people with
psoriasis. The following information should help relieve your
anxiety. (more...)
FDA Approves 2 Biologic Medications
Not long ago, few patients were treated with a biologic. Today,
biologics are widely used to treat psoriasis and psoriatic
arthritis. Researchers continue to study these promising
medications, and their research has led to the discovery and
approval of two new biologics:
Golimumab (approved for
psoriatic arthritis)
Ustekinumab (approved for
psoriasis)
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Addressing Psoriasis
Fashion Show
September 2, 2009
New York City
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All content solely
developed by the American Academy of Dermatology
For an overview, visit
the AAD pamphlet
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
Supported by an educational donation
provided by Abbott.
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Follow-up appointments with a dermatologist are
essential for patients with psoriasis. Between 5% and
42% of people who have psoriasis will develop psoriatic
arthritis, which requires treatment to prevent a
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