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Experts: fit the biologic therapy for psoriasis to the patient: consider speed, self-administration.(Dermatologic Therapy)

Publication: Skin & Allergy News

Publication Date: 01-DEC-03

Author: Boschert, Sherry
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COPYRIGHT 2003 International Medical News Group

CHICAGO -- Asking dermatologists which biologic therapy for psoriasis is best is like asking painters which color is best.

Each has attributes that please different individuals. Pick the drug on the basis of its potential side effects and whether the patient needs a quick response, wants to be able to go off therapy for a time, or prefers to self-administer the drug at home, among other factors, a panel of experts advised.

"I don't think one drug is going to walk away with the entire psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis population in its pocket. I tend to think of it much more as an artist's palette. We now have more colors on our palette," Dr. Abby...

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