Several studies suggest that patients with psoriasis have a higher incidence of neoplasms, especially of the skin, which could be associated with the use of therapies to treat psoriasis. Furthermore, the evidence available on the safety profile of some treatments in this context, and the management of these patients is scarce, which is why clinical practice guidelines with recommendations on the management of psoriasis in cancer patients are ambiguous. This study provides recommendations on the management and use of the therapies currently available for these patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. The incidence of metastasis for cSCC is estimated to be around 1.2-5%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsoriasis of the external auditory canal (PsEAC) is often under-recognized. The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of PsEAC, its association with a particular psoriasis subtype and its impact on quality of life (QoL). A prospective study was carried out in two Spanish university hospitals, enrolling consecutive patients who attended a consultation for psoriasis.
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