Publications by authors named "Diego Orsini"

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease that can be challenging to treat, especially in patients with severe disease or high body weight. Tildrakizumab is a monoclonal antibody which inhibits IL-23, approved for moderate-to-severe psoriasis with a standard 100 mg dose. A 200 mg dose may provide greater efficacy for patients over 90 kg or with high disease burden.

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(1) Background/Objectives: Nail psoriasis (NP) is a chronic and difficult-to-treat disease, which causes significant social stigma and impairs the patients' quality of life. Moreover, nail psoriasis is a true therapeutic challenge for clinicians. The presence of nail psoriasis can be part of a severe form of psoriasis and can have predictive value for the development of psoriatic arthritis.

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The most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides (MF), is clinically characterized by erythematous-violaceous nodules and erythematous-scaly patches. In the early stages of MF, phototherapy is currently the first line of treatment and plays a significant role. This study aims to review and analyze the various phototherapy options for cutaneous lymphoma.

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  • * Biologics, especially IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors, have been effective in treating psoriatic lesions, including challenging locations.
  • * This case series presents the first real-life data showing the quick and successful treatment of facial psoriasis in six patients using bimekizumab, even though previous studies didn't specifically address facial lesions.
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Background: The recent introduction of biological drugs specifically targeting the interleukins involved in psoriasis pathogenesis revolutionized the therapeutic scenario of moderate to severe forms of psoriasis. Among these, risankizumab, an anti-IL-23, was shown to be effective both in clinical trials and real-life experiences. However, data on its use on very severe forms of psoriasis, defined by a Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) of at least 30, are scant.

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  • - The introduction of ixekizumab, an interleukin-17A inhibitor, has markedly improved treatment outcomes for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, although long-term real-world data is limited.
  • - A multicenter study tracked 1,096 patients over five years, measuring their psoriasis severity using the PASI score and documenting any adverse effects at various intervals.
  • - Results showed high effectiveness, with 86.90% of patients achieving a PASI 90 response after five years, and no new significant safety issues were reported, confirming ixekizumab's long-term efficacy and safety.
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Purpose: Tildrakizumab is a selective inhibitor of IL-23 approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in two dosages. We conducted a 16-week multicenter retrospective study to compare the effectiveness and safety of tildrakizumab 200 mg versus tildrakizumab 100 mg in patients with a high disease burden or high body weight.

Materials And Methods: Our retrospective study included 134 patients treated with tildrakizumab 200 mg and 364 patients treated with tildrakizumab 100 mg from 28 Italian Dermatology Units affected by moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

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Background: IL-23 inhibitors were recently approved for the treatment of skin psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Risankizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that specifically binds the p19 subunit of IL-23, has proven effective on PsA in two randomized controlled trials. To date, only a few real-world data are available on this topic.

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  • Genital psoriasis affects about 60% of psoriasis patients, presenting challenges in treatment, but IL-17 inhibitors like bimekizumab have shown promise for this difficult condition.
  • A 16-week study on 65 participants revealed that 98.4% achieved clear improvement in genital psoriasis, demonstrating both effective symptom relief and enhanced quality of life.
  • The results indicate bimekizumab could be a beneficial treatment for genital psoriasis, but further research with larger and longer studies is needed to confirm these findings.
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Interleukin-23 inhibitors, such as tildrakizumab, have emerged as safe and effective options for the management of psoriasis. Yet their efficacy in elderly patients (aged 65 years or more), particularly in those with difficult-to-treat areas involvement, remains insufficiently explored. We conducted this real-life retrospective multicentric observational study to assess the effectiveness of tildrakizumab in elderly patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, with involvement of difficult-to-treat areas.

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Biological drugs have dramatically changed the approach to treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, achieving excellent skin clearance and safety outcomes. However, the management of difficult-to-treat areas (e.g.

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Background: Risankizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin-23. It has been approved for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and has shown efficacy and safety in clinical trials and real-world experiences. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness, safety, and drug survival of risankizumab in a real-life setting.

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Background And Aim: Performance assessment of the Stroke Pathway is a key element in healthcare quality. The aim of this study has been to carry out a retrospective assessment of the Stroke Pathway in a first level Stroke Unit in Italy, analyzing the temporal trend of the Stroke Pathway performance and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was carried out analyzing data from 1/01/2010 to 31/12/2020.

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This clinical case demonstrates quick resolution of nail psoriasis in a patient treated with risankizumab, highlighting the role of IL-23 in the pathogenesis of nail psoriasis.

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Biological therapies represent the gold-standard treatment of severe forms of plaque psoriasis. However, people living with HIV are often under-treated for psoriasis because very limited data are available on the use of biologics in this population. We report four cases of patients affected by HIV and moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, all treated with risankizumab, a monoclonal antibody that selectively targets interleukin-23.

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  • Bimekizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting Interleukin-17 A and F, is effective for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, though real-world data is limited.
  • A retrospective study in 19 Italian hospitals assessed 237 patients treated with bimekizumab, measuring psoriasis severity at 4 and 16 weeks based on PASI scores.
  • Results showed significant improvements in skin clearance and quality of life, with 75.4% achieving clear skin by week 16, and side effects were minimal and manageable.
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The management of plaque psoriasis that affects difficult-to-treat areas can be challenging. Biologics have become the treatment of choice for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. However, there are limited data on their efficacy in difficult-to-treat sites (including scalp, palms/soles, nails and genitalia).

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Psoriasis in pediatric patients is uncommon and the management of moderate-to-severe cases can be challenging. We report the case of a 17-year-old girl who presented with severe plaque psoriasis unresponsive to UVB phototherapy. The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) was 18 and the Dermatology Life Quality Index was 24.

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Objectives: to set out a method based on the Reed Frost model to delimit over time COVID-19 epidemic waves in Italy.

Design: the available national epidemic reports published by the Protezione Civile (Italian civil defence) from 24.02.

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Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritus, xerosis, and skin barrier dysfunction. Skin barrier alteration is associated with an increase in trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduction in skin hydration. Dupilumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-13 modulating pro-inflammatory signal transduction, which has been approved for moderate to severe AD.

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