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OK So What Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It
occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the
growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. It commonly
causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin, although some patients
have no dermatological symptoms. The scaly patches commonly caused by
psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and
excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites which
gives it a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the
skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the
scalp, palms of hands and soles of feet, and genitals. In contrast to
eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the outer side of the
joint.
The disorder is a chronic recurring condition that varies in severity
from minor localized patches to complete body coverage. Fingernails and
toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) and can be
seen as an isolated symptom. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of
the joints, which is known as (psoriatic arthritis). Ten to fifteen
percent of people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis.
The cause of psoriasis is not fully understood, but it is believed to
have a genetic component and local psoriatic changes can be triggered by
an injury to the skin known as Koebner phenomenon. Various
environmental factors have been suggested as aggravating to psoriasis
including stress, withdrawal of systemic corticosteroid, excessive
alcohol consumption, and smoking but few have shown statistical
significance. There are many treatments available, but because of its
chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat. You can find more information
Here!
Got It, So What's The Cure?
Wait Let me stop you there! I'm sorry but there is no cure. There are things that can help you
cope with it but for a cure, you will not find one.
You will always be looking for one, and that is part of the problem with psoriasis There are people who know you will be
desperate to find a cure, and they will tell you exactly what you want to hear in order to get your money. If there is a
cure then a genuine person who has ever suffered with psoriasis would give you the information for free. Most so called cures
are nothing more than a diet and lifestyle change or a very expensive moisturiser. Check out the threads in
Natural Treatments first and save your money.
Great so now what? It's not all bad news, come and join others at Psoriasis Club and talk about it. The best help is from accepting it and talking
with others who understand what you're going through. ask questions read through the threads on here and start claiming
your life back. You should also get yourself an appointment with a dermatologist who will help you find something that can
help you cope with it. What works for some may not work for others
Posted by: Fred - Tue-29-11-2016, 12:24 PM
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This study suggests CXCL10 could be a predictive biomarker for the onset of psoriatic arthritis.
Quote:Objective:
Biomarkers that can predict the development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis would be useful in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to assess whether CXCL10 could be a predictive biomarker of PsA prior to its onset.
Methods:
Psoriasis patients without arthritis were followed up prospectively and assessed annually for development of PsA by a rheumatologist. Patients in whom PsA developed were designated as converters, while those in whom PsA did not develop were termed nonconverters. Baseline serum concentrations of CXCL10 were measured by Luminex assay in 46 converters and 45 nonconverters.
Results:
The level of CXCL10 was significantly higher in converters (median 493 pg/ml [interquartile range (IQR) 356–984]) than in nonconverters (median 371 pg/ml [IQR 263–578]; P = 0.005). In contrast, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were not significantly different between converters and nonconverters at baseline. CXCL10 was associated with conversion status after adjustment for age, sex, duration of psoriasis, and duration of follow-up (odds ratio 1.3, 95% confidence interval 1.1–1.5, P = 0.004). In a subset of converters, the CXCL10 level was significantly higher at baseline (median 927.4 pg/ml [IQR 547.6–1,243]) than after PsA diagnosis (491.5 pg/ml [IQR 323.2–607]; P < 0.0001), while CRP levels were lower at baseline (26.6 μg/ml [IQR 16.37–62.75]) than after PsA diagnosis (36.1 μg/ml [IQR 14.74–101.7]; P = 0.003). CXCL10 gene expression was increased 17.3-fold in synovial fluid (SF) compared with blood from PsA patients (P = 0.01) and 44.3-fold in the SF of PsA patients compared with the SF of patients with gout (P = 0.001).
Conclusion:
CXCL10 may be involved in PsA pathogenesis and is a candidate predictive biomarker for PsA in patients with psoriasis.
Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
*Funding: Grant from the Krembil Foundation. Banting and Best Doctoral Research Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Posted by: Fred - Tue-29-11-2016, 12:22 PM
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Celgene have said Otezla met it's primary endpoint in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
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Celgene Corporation today announced findings from the ACTIVE phase 3b clinical trial of OTEZLA® (apremilast), the Company's oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The trial met its primary endpoint of significant improvement in the proportion of patients achieving an ACR20 response at week 16 with OTEZLA versus placebo in patients with active psoriatic arthritis who have not previously been treated with a biologic therapy.
The ACTIVE trial randomized 219 patients who may have had one prior conventional therapy and were not previously treated with a biologic to either OTEZLA 30 mg twice daily (n=110) or placebo (n=109). An objective of the study was to determine the clinical effects of OTEZLA compared with placebo, by examining efficacy outcomes at earlier time points than in previous studies.
"These findings show a separation from placebo as early as two weeks with oral OTEZLA in patients with psoriatic arthritis who have not been previously treated with biologics," said Dr. Jacob Aelion, director of the West Tennessee Research Institute and clinical professor of Medicine/Rheumatology at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. "Early responses at week 2 across several measures of disease activity, including morning stiffness and enthesitis, were also seen at week 16."
A separation between OTEZLA and placebo was seen at week 2, the study's first efficacy assessment time point, with 16.4 percent of patients in the OTEZLA arm achieving ACR20, compared with 6.4 percent in the placebo arm. Improvements versus placebo were also seen at week 2 in 28-joint count Disease Activity Score (C-reactive protein) [−0.59 vs. −0.31, respectively], health assessment questionnaire disability index (HAQ-DI) [−0.13 vs. −0.05], morning stiffness severity [42.7 percent vs. 21.1 percent], and enthesitis (inflammation at sites where tendons or ligaments insert into bone), as measured by a change in Gladman Enthesitis Index (GEI) [−1.1 vs. −0.4]. A trend to decrease in swollen joint count was also observed in patients receiving OTEZLA compared with those on placebo (−27.7 percent for OTEZLA vs. −17.5 percent for placebo).
At week 16, 38.2 percent of patients in the OTEZLA arm achieved an ACR20 response, compared with 20.2 percent in the placebo arm. Improvements were also seen at week 16 in other measures of disease, including: 28-joint count Disease Activity Score (C-reactive protein) (−1.07 with OTEZLA vs. −0.39 with placebo), swollen joint count (−46.4 percent vs. 4.2 percent, respectively), HAQ-DI (−0.21 vs. −0.06), improvement in morning stiffness severity (46.4 percent vs. 25.7 percent), and enthesitis (−1.5 vs. −0.4).
At week 24, placebo patients crossed over to active treatment with OTEZLA. Responses demonstrated in the placebo-controlled phase were maintained through week 52. For patients who were on OTEZLA from baseline, ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 response rates at week 52 were 67.1 percent, 36.7 percent and 21.3 percent, respectively, and observed percent change in swollen joint count was −77.5 percent. Among patients who had enthesitis at baseline, GEI of 0 was 69.8 percent.
The most commonly reported adverse events during the placebo-controlled period were nasopharyngitis (8.3 percent with OTEZLA vs. 6.4 percent with placebo), nausea (8.3 percent vs. 1.8 percent, respectively), headache (7.3 percent vs. 3.7 percent), hypertension (6.4 percent vs. 6.4 percent), diarrhea (14.7 percent vs. 11.0 percent) and upper respiratory tract infection (4.6 percent vs. 10.1 percent). Serious adverse events in the OTEZLA and placebo arms were 2.8 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively. No increase in adverse event incidence or severity was seen through week 52.
Hi all, Dave from Melbourne here.
I was first diagnosed in 1978 with plaque psoriasis. It has come and gone over the years and until recently it has been the worst ever. Just turned 51. It is hereditary in my family and was originally. My Father had it and 1 of my brothers has it but only the one that affects the nail beds.
Anyway I was introduced to a triangle of products 2 weeks ago and I am over the moon. It is starting to recede and not be as angry or itchy. Have had the Voluptuous itching for as long as can remember but have not had an episode for over a week now.
I
Am so stoked right now.
Cheers, and thanks for reading.
Well I started my first injection on Tuesday for Cosentyx and I have to say my psoriasis is already disappearing and its only been 6 days. I am really excited and being optimistic, I will keep everyone updated on my progress.
Even the snows of New Hampshire don't stop psoriasis...
My acquaintance with psoriasis began in 1992. I have numerous mild plaques that seem almost stable, due to medication, or perhaps in spite of medication. The medics like to prescribe Taclonex and Cordran tape. The tape has been effective, but I use it very sparingly. Taclonex, even generic, is shamefully expensive. Its Calcipotriene component is the expensive one, at 10$/gram.
Let me extend sympathy to those with severe psoriasis. Courage!
Posted by: Fred - Wed-23-11-2016, 21:06 PM
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This study albeit small shows effectiveness and tolerability of Stelara in treating palmoplantar pustular psoriasis.
Quote:Background:
Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is associated with considerable impairment in quality of life and resilience. Given the lack of approved pharmacological agents for this indication and the frequently recalcitrant disease course, therapeutic options are limited.
Patients and methods:
Following unsatisfactory therapeutic attempts with other treatment modalities, nine patients (six women; three men) were treated with ustekinumab (45 mg in individuals < 100 kg body weight, 90 mg in individuals > 100 kg) at weeks 0, 4, 12, and 24. Latent tuberculosis was ruled out prior to treatment. Regular follow-up was done at week 4 and 12, and every 12 weeks thereafter.
Results:
Average age at the beginning of treatment was 48 years. Four patients achieved 75 % improvement in the palmoplantar Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). Overall, there was an average improvement in the palmoplantar PASI of 71.6 % after 24 weeks. Two patients exhibited complete resolution after 24 weeks. Besides local injection site reactions and mild infections, no adverse effects were observed.
Conclusions:
This case series provides further evidence for the effectiveness and tolerability of ustekinumab in the treatment of palmoplantar pustular psoriasis. Controlled studies and observations in the context of patient registries are required to assess long-term efficacy and safety as well as the potential therapeutic benefit of intermittent therapy.
Quote:Background and objectives:
Moderate-to-severe psoriasis frequently requires long-term systemic therapy. Reflecting efficacy, safety, and treatment satisfaction, drug survival is an indicator of therapeutic success. The objective of the present study was to assess drug survival rates and reasons for discontinuation of fumaric acid esters (FAE), methotrexate (MTX), acitretin (ACI), cyclosporine A (CyA), adalimumab (ADA), etanercept (ETA), infliximab (INF), and ustekinumab (UST) in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
Patients and methods:
We performed a retrospective analysis of 373 patients who had received a total of 696 treatment courses at a German university hospital in the period 1/2003–5/2014.
Results:
The crude probability of survival was highest for UST, followed by ADA, ETA, INF, FAE, MTX, ACI, and CyA. In multivariate regression analysis using FAE as reference, hazard ratios (HR) for discontinuation were 0.14 (95 % confidence interval: 0.06–0.35) for UST, 0.43 (0.26–0.73) for ADA, 2.11 (1.14–3.91) for ACI, and 3.26 (1.44–7.39) for CyA. INF showed longer survival when combined with MTX (HR 2.87, 1.21–6.81). Traditional systemic antipsoriatic agents as well as INF were most frequently discontinued due to adverse events; all other biologics, due to inefficacy with respect to cutaneous lesions.
Conclusions:
Drug survival rates should be integrated into therapeutic decisions in order to provide patients with an optimal long-term strategy.
Quote:Background:
The scalp is a frequent and difficult-to-treat localization of psoriasis. Little evidence exists regarding the use of biologic agents in recalcitrant cases of scalp psoriasis that are resistant to other treatment options.
Objectives:
To evaluate and compare the efficacy of currently available biologic agents (infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, ustekinumab) in the treatment of scalp symptoms in patients suffering from moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Materials and methods:
This retrospective cohort study consisted of a review of the database of all psoriasis patients who suffered from scalp symptoms and received biologic treatment between January 2012 and December 2014. The patients were divided into four groups based on the drug administered. Scalp psoriasis severity was assessed by the Psoriasis Scalp Severity Index (PSSI) at baseline and at weeks 4, 12, 24 and 48. Psoriasis severity was evaluated with the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) at the same time points.
Results:
In total, 145 patients were enroled in the study (infliximab n = 35, etanercept n = 30, adalimumab n = 39, ustekinumab n = 41). At week 4, the infliximab group achieved a 74% mean decrease in the PSSI (ΔPSSI), followed by mean decreases of 61.7%, 53.1% and 53.7% in the ustekinumab, etanercept and adalimumab groups respectively. The differences in the ΔPSSI were lower at week 48: ustekinumab 94.9%, infliximab 94.3%, etanercept 83.1% and adalimumab 89.0%. The PASI score improved sufficiently in all treatment groups. Infliximab and ustekinumab exhibited greater efficacy at weeks 4 and 12. This difference was not as prominent as that revealed by the PSSI. At week 48, the differences in the ΔPASI were barely statistically significant (P = 0.048).
Conclusions:
All four biologic agents yielded significant improvement in both scalp and skin lesions. Ustekinumab and infliximab exhibited the greatest efficacy, which was clinically meaningful from the early stages of the study. Adalimumab and etanercept followed, yielding satisfactory improvement rates.
Posted by: Fred - Tue-22-11-2016, 21:06 PM
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This study investigated the immunogenicity of Cosentyx (secukinumab) across six phase III clinical trials in patients with plaque psoriasis were treated with for up to 52 weeks and additionally followed up at week 60.
Quote:Background:
The proinflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-17A plays a pivotal role in psoriasis pathogenesis. Secukinumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively targets IL-17A, has been demonstrated to be highly efficacious for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, starting at early time points, with a sustained effect and a favourable safety profile. mAb therapies may be associated with production of antidrug antibodies (ADAs) that can affect drug pharmacokinetics, diminish response or cause hypersensitivity reactions.
Objectives:
To investigate the immunogenicity of secukinumab across six phase III clinical trials in which patients with plaque psoriasis were treated with secukinumab for up to 52 weeks and additionally followed up at week 60.
Methods:
Immunogenicity in patients with plaque psoriasis exposed to secukinumab was evaluated at baseline and at weeks 12, 24, 52 and 60. Treatment-emergent (TE)-ADAs were defined as a positive ADA signal detected in post-treatment samples from patients with a negative baseline signal. Confirmed positive samples were further analysed for their drug-neutralizing potential.
Results:
Among 2842 patients receiving secukinumab and evaluated for ADAs, 11 (0·4%) developed TE-ADAs. Associations between TE-ADAs and secukinumab dose, frequency or mode of administration were not observed. Neutralizing antibodies were detected in three of nine evaluable patients with TE-ADAs.
Conclusions:
Secukinumab immunogenicity was low, as shown by TE-ADA detection in only 11 of 2842 (0·4%) patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis treated with secukinumab. All but one of the patients with TE-ADAs were biologic naive. Neither TE-ADAs nor neutralizing antibodies were associated with loss of secukinumab efficacy or issues of clinical concern.
Posted by: Fred - Tue-22-11-2016, 20:53 PM
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This study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical aspects of and the risk factors for nail involvement in French children with psoriasis.
Quote:Background/Objectives:
Little information is available on the prevalence and clinical aspects of nail involvement in children with psoriasis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical aspects of and the risk factors for nail involvement in French children with psoriasis.
Methods:
We performed a multicenter, cross-sectional study in 23 French dermatology centers. All children seen during the 1-year study were systematically included. Clinical features of the nails were collected. Association with clinical aspects of the disease and comorbidities were evaluated.
Results:
Of 313 children with psoriasis (mean age 9.1 ± 4.2 yrs; 149 boys, 164 girls), 31.1% had familial psoriasis and 30% had severe psoriasis. The mean age at onset was 6.1 ± 3.7 years. Nails were involved in 32.3% of children. The main clinical aspects were pitting (69.1%) for fingernails and onycholysis (40.0%) and pachyonychia (27.5%) for toenails. All of the fingers were involved at similar frequencies, whereas the big toe was involved twice as often as the others (p < 0.005). Nail involvement was associated with male sex (p < 0.001), palmoplantar psoriatic (p < 0.001), severity of disease (p = 0.003), and psoriatic arthritis (p = 0.03).
Conclusion:
The prevalence of nail involvement was 32.3% in children with psoriasis. Clinical aspects in children are reported, as well as clinical associations. As in adults, nail psoriasis is closely associated with psoriatic arthritis.
Posted by: Spot On - Tue-22-11-2016, 05:20 AM
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I miss the Dovonex scalp lotion. Also just regular Dovonex cream. Has anyone tried getting a compounding pharmacy to make up any Dovonex without the steroids?
Posted by: Spot On - Mon-21-11-2016, 05:26 AM
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As in the title, I need to find a shampoo that is free of sulfates and other chemicals and irritants. Hopefully easy to find and reasonably priced. Also a nice conditioner as well.
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum so am hoping that I don't mess this up.
I've had psoriasis since 14 yrs of age (plaque and guttate). I'm now 47 and over the years have been prescribed various lotions and potions, had light treatment twice and spent a small fortune of things claiming to treat psoriasis effectively. I've had periods of not too bad skin and really awful flare ups. Following treatment for breast cancer 2 yrs ago my skin is the worst it's ever been.
My dermatologist agreed to prescribe Acitretin about 2 months ago. I started taking 10mg daily and suffered some mild side effects however at the monthly review my feet had started to peel and crack so badly, the Acitretin was reduced to 10mg on alternate days.
I'm so frustrated as I know that I'm probably well below the therapeutic dose and it's going to take so long to start working. I'm trying to remain positive about this medication but all I'm experiencing now is burning sore skin that is flakier than ever.
I wondered if anyone else had this experience and how long and at what dose they started to see effects?
Really grateful for any advice.
Hi all, please introduce me. I'm basri from Indonesia. I've diagnosted psoriasis for more than 10 years ago. I feel so sad for hearg that this illness can't healed. tank you for make this forum. I'm sorry for my bad english.
b'regards
a. basri
Posted by: Jon Snow - Fri-18-11-2016, 02:09 AM
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ok so im going to try and make this short as possible i finally got a job with health care but it takes a few weeks to kick in so i want to get the ball rolling right away on dealing with these scars. My psoriasis is practically gone thats been my battle the past few years but now i face a new battle in treating the scars it left behind. Its only on my arms i have white spots that lost pigment and i really hope its not perminent. Any help is welcomed is anybody else dealing with this? I would post a pic but dont know how i just hope there is a chance i coudl atleast get some pigment back.
Posted by: Fred - Thu-17-11-2016, 17:27 PM
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Samumed show preclinical results from in vitro and in vivo studies regarding the use of its small molecule compound SM04755 as a potential topical treatment for psoriasis.
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Samumed presented at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Meeting preclinical results from in vitro and in vivo studies regarding the use of its small molecule compound SM04755 as a potential topical treatment for psoriasis. SM04755 is one of two small molecule Wnt pathway modulators (together with SM04690 which is in clinical trials for osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease) for which Samumed has presented clinical and/or preclinical data across five different rheumatic diseases.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin, characterized by inflammation and fibrosis, producing patches of red, itchy and scaly skin. (Dees C and Distler JH. Exp Dermatol. 2013;22(11):710-3.) From in vitro studies, SM04755 inhibited inflammation, keratinocyte proliferation, and fibrosis. In an in vivo mouse model, topically applied SM04755 inhibited inflammation, cell proliferation, and decreased skin thickness compared to vehicle. These studies demonstrated that SM04755 has potential as a topical therapy for psoriasis.
Samumed presented, inter alia, the following images related to its in vivo study as part of its presentation at ACR on this potential treatment for psoriasis.
“Based on our study results, we are excited about SM04755’s potential as a treatment for psoriasis. Treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis using a safe and effective topical agent remains an area of intense medical research,” said Yusuf Yazici, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Samumed. “Our Phase 1 trial for chronic tendinopathy using the same topical investigational drug will form the basis to expand into a Phase 2 study for psoriasis in 2017.”
From in vitro studies, anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by measuring IL-6 and TNF-α secretion using ELISA in Lipopolysaccharides-stimulated THP-1 monocytes and anti-CD3/anti-CD28-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Cytokine-induced keratinocyte proliferation was measured in primary human keratinocytes using an EdU incorporation assay. Finally, the effect on fibrosis was assessed in TGF-β1-stimulated human dermal fibroblasts by measuring smooth muscle actin, plasminogen activator inhibitor, connective tissue growth factor, and collagen expression by qPCR.
In vivo efficacy was evaluated in an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced mouse psoriasis model with daily topical IMQ (0.3mg/cm2) application on the back and ear for 20 days, along with daily treatment with topical SM04755 starting on day 3 after the first IMQ application. Efficacy was assessed by measurement of skin and ear thickness, spleen size and weight, cytokine levels in plasma, and histological measurements of inflammation. Dermal and epidermal thickness were assessed by hematoxylin & eosin staining and proliferation in the skin using bromodeoxyuridine labeling.
I have had psoriasis since I was 15 im now 31 .....tried most creams/ointments nothing much worked until my dermatologist put me on methotrexate...this was great but I had terrible side affects, I have heard lots of good things about stelara.
I think at my next dermatolgy appointment I will ask to go on this as Im currently having an awful flare up.
Jenna
Posted by: Fred - Thu-17-11-2016, 17:06 PM
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Here's another Bio going for FDA approval. Guselkumab targets the protein interleukin (IL)-23.
Quote:
Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Janssen) announced today the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval of guselkumab for the treatment of adults living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Guselkumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin (IL)-23, a protein which has been shown to play a key role in the development of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder that results in the overproduction of skin cells, characterized by raised, inflamed, scaly, red lesions, or plaques, which can cause itching, discomfort and pain. It is estimated that 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, which can range from mild to severe and disabling.
"We are committed to translating scientific advances into innovative therapies for chronic immune-mediated diseases like plaque psoriasis," said Newman Yeilding, M.D., Head of Immunology Development, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "We look forward to working with the FDA during the agency's review of the application as we believe guselkumab addresses continued needs of patients living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis."
Data from four studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of guselkumab administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of adults living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis served as the basis for the submission. These studies include VOYAGE 1, VOYAGE 2 and NAVIGATE Phase 3 studies, and the X-PLORE Phase 2 study, which appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine in July 2015. Results from the VOYAGE 1 study were recently presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology congress, and results from the VOYAGE 2 and NAVIGATE studies are planned for presentation at upcoming scientific congresses.
Posted by: Fred - Tue-15-11-2016, 21:46 PM
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One for the DMF Gang. Ask them on Psoriasis Club, we have a few of them willing to give a personal experience.
Quote:Background:
Fumaric acid esters (FAEs) are recommended in international guidelines for induction and long-term treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. The fixed combination Fumaderm® is approved in Germany, with dimethyl fumarate (DMF) being the main active ingredient.
Objectives:
To assess the efficacy and safety of a new formulation of DMF (LAS41008), compared with placebo and Fumaderm®, in adults with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Methods:
In this phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled, noninferiority trial (BRIDGE, NCT01726933, EudraCT 2012-000055-13), patients were randomized to receive LAS41008, Fumaderm® or placebo (2 : 2 : 1) for 16 weeks, uptitrating to a maximum daily DMF dose of 720 mg, depending upon individual response. The coprimary end points were the percentage of patients achieving ≥ 75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75) and the percentage achieving a score of ‘clear’ or ‘almost clear’ in the Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) at week 16.
Results:
In total, 671 patients were randomized and included in the full analysis set (n = 267, LAS41008; n = 273, Fumaderm®; n = 131, placebo). At week 16, 37·5% of patients treated with LAS41008 achieved PASI 75, compared with 15·3% receiving placebo (superiority for LAS41008 vs. placebo: P < 0·001) and 40·3% receiving Fumaderm® (noninferiority for LAS41008 vs. Fumaderm®: P < 0·001). Overall, 33% of patients treated with LAS41008 were ‘clear’ or ‘almost clear’ in the PGA at week 16, compared with 13·0% receiving placebo (P < 0·0001; LAS41008 superiority vs. placebo) and 37·4% receiving Fumaderm®. Most treatment-related adverse events were classed as ‘mild’ in severity.
Conclusions:
LAS41008 (DMF) is effective in the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Posted by: Fred - Mon-14-11-2016, 13:26 PM
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More good news for Cosentyx and it's use for psoriatic arthritis.
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Novartis announced today new data showing Cosentyx® (secukinumab) delivers sustained improvements in the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) over three years - including patient-reported pain. These findings were presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in Washington DC, United States, at which Novartis presented 28 abstracts in total.
Cosentyx is the first approved fully human interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor to demonstrate three-year efficacy in patients with PsA, a life-long inflammatory disease that affects the skin and joints. Cosentyx is also the only IL-17A inhibitor indicated for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), PsA, and psoriasis - this is significant as up to eight in 10 patients diagnosed with PsA already have psoriasis.
"Joint pain severely impacts the lives of many people living with psoriatic arthritis. The knowledge that Cosentyx delivers lasting pain relief, reduces swelling and helps keep joints moving is important as it means it could help improve both patient overall quality of life and mobility," said Vasant Narasimhan, Global Head, Drug Development and Chief Medical Officer, Novartis. "Cosentyx provides much-needed pain relief and also delivers high and long-lasting skin clearance for psoriasis, which the majority of people with psoriatic arthritis also suffer from."
In the first year of the three-year open-label extension study, which is a continuation of the two-year double-blind study previously reported, 77% of PsA patients achieved an ACR 20 response (American College of Rheumatology response criteria) with Cosentyx. Completion rates for the extension study were high with 95% patients completing the first year of the extension trial. These new data show that response rates were consistent from Year 1 (69.4%) to Year 3 (76.8%) and this was independent of whether patients received an anti-TNF prior to receiving Cosentyx. Importantly, a component of this measure includes patient-reported pain. Cosentyx has previously shown 79% of AS patients achieved an ASAS 20 response (Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society response criteria) at two years. Previous data also show up to 80% of AS and 84% of PsA patients treated with Cosentyx at two years had no radiographic progression in the spine or joints respectively, as shown by X-ray assessment. Cosentyx continues to have a favorable safety profile, which was consistent with that shown in Phase III studies.
In addition, analyses, using Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison (MAIC) presented at ACR show Cosentyx may improve the signs and symptoms of AS and PsA more than Humira® (adalimumab). In a new MAIC for AS, the ASAS 20 response rates at Week 52 were higher for Cosentyx (74%) than for Humira® (65%). Likewise, in the MAIC for PsA patients, ACR 20 response rates at Week 48 were higher for Cosentyx (72%) than for Humira® (56%).
Following these MAIC analyses, Novartis plans to initiate new head-to-head clinical trials to directly compare Cosentyx versus Humira® in patients with AS and PsA. These will include 850 patients and will be the first ever adequately powered head-to-head studies with biologic medicines to differentiate the effectiveness of treatment in these conditions.
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In 2012 there were approximately 36.5 million prevalent cases of psoriasis, and by 2022, GlobalData epidemiologists forecast that this figure will reach approximately 40.93 million.
The condition affects individuals of both sexes and all ethnicities and ages, although there is a higher prevalence of psoriasis in the colder, northern regions of the world.
The prevalence of psoriasis in the central region of Italy is 2.8 times greater than the prevalence in southern Italy.
Caucasians have a higher prevalence of psoriasis compared with African-Americans, but African-Americans in the US tend to suffer from a more severe form of the disease.
