Abstract
Over the last decade, expanded understanding of psoriasis pathogenesis has led to the development of new systemic agents such as biological drugs that have revolutionized the treatment of psoriasis. Small molecule inhibitors also have been studied and offer patients options for oral administration. This article reviews recently approved and in-the-pipeline biologics (IL-17 inhibitors and IL-23 blockers) as well as small molecule inhibitors (phosphodiesterase 4 [PDE4] and Janus kinase [Jak] inhibitors).
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
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Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use
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Biological Factors / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Piperidines / therapeutic use
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Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Psoriasis / drug therapy*
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Pyrimidines / therapeutic use
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Pyrroles / therapeutic use
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Thalidomide / analogs & derivatives
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Thalidomide / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
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Biological Factors
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Piperidines
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Protein Kinase Inhibitors
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Pyrimidines
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Pyrroles
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guselkumab
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Thalidomide
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tofacitinib
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ixekizumab
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tildrakizumab
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secukinumab
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apremilast