Psoriasis is one of the most chronic diseases in dermatology. Only a small percentage of patients ever experience relapse-free survival. The constant presence of plaques and comorbidities that affect the cardiovascular system, joints, and other organs greatly impair patients' quality of life. In addition, the life expectancy of psoriatic patients is shortened by several years. Hence, long-term and ideally systemic treatment with minimal adverse effects may be warranted.
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