Publications by authors named "Jeffery Z Hu"

Background: Gout is a depositional, inflammatory disorder that is rarely reported to affect the nail unit. Cases of gout involving the nail unit are likely under-recognized and therefore underreported. We present two cases of tophaceous gout affecting the nail unit and a literature review of the various presentations.

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Background: Tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor-induced psoriasis (TNFI psoriasis) is a paradoxical reaction characterized by development of a psoriasiform rash that mimics psoriasis vulgaris. Temporal onset variability and low incidence rates suggest that underlying risk factors or outside triggers have a role in TNFI psoriasis initiation.

Objectives: We aimed to identify underlying risk factors and outside triggers associated with TNFI psoriasis onset.

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Background: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitor (TNFI)-induced psoriasis remains poorly understood despite having been described 15 years ago. As TNFIs often provide life-changing patient benefits, understanding effective treatments for TNFI-induced psoriasis is important.

Objective: We characterized a cohort of patients with TNFI-induced psoriasis whose psoriasis was specifically diagnosed and managed or comanaged by dermatologists at a single tertiary care institution over a 10-year period.

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