Publications

Plaque-type psoriasis affects the genital area in 7–42% of patients, and can impose significant quality of life (QoL) impairments. In this case, systemic treatment is recommended regardless of the affected body surface area. This real-world study compared treatment effects and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) between patients with and without genital lesions, undergoing apremilast treatment for 6 ± 1 months. Secondary analyses were conducted using data from the observational, retrospective, cross-sectional APPRECIATE study. 

Introduction to the topic of psychodermatology for a dedicated issue of the journal "Die Dermatologie" on the occasion of World Psychodermatology Day, which is an expression of the growing interest in the connection between the skin and the psyche.