Publications by authors named "Piergiorgio Malagoli"

: Brodalumab is a monoclonal antibody against the anti-IL-17 receptor A, approved for patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This retrospective study investigated patients in clinical practice to assess the impact of body weight and previous treatments with biologics on the effectiveness of brodalumab. : Patients were treated according to clinical practice, and assessed at baseline, 16, 36 and 52 weeks by means of the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) and DLQI score.

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Interleukin (IL) inhibitors are increasingly used in the management of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. However, their use in patients with a history of cancer is debated. We conducted a multicenter retrospective study across nine Italian Dermatology Units to assess the real-world effectiveness and safety of IL inhibitors (IL-23, IL-17, IL-12/23) in 136 oncological patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

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Baricitinib, a JAK 1/2 inhibitor, is approved for treating severe alopecia areata (AA). This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and safety of baricitinib in a real-world setting over 52 weeks. This multicenter retrospective study included 96 adult patients diagnosed with severe AA from 11 Italian Dermatology Units.

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Introduction: Guselkumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting the p19 subunit of interleukin-23 (IL-23), has shown efficacy in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. However, long-term real-world data on its effectiveness in patients with inadequate response to ustekinumab are limited. This study investigates guselkumab's long-term effectiveness and safety in patients with psoriasis with partial response to ustekinumab.

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  • * In a study with 85 adults, 49.4% of patients showed at least a 90% improvement in eczema severity, while 61.2% had a favorable assessment from doctors.
  • * No major safety issues were reported, and naïve patients (those who hadn't previously tried treatment) had better outcomes than those who had failed another medication, highlighting its effectiveness in real-world settings.
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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin disease, associated with multiple comorbidities and psychological and psychiatric disorders. The quality of life of patients with this disease is severely compromised, especially in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Secukinumab, a fully humanized monoclonal antibody, was the first anti-interleukin (IL)-17 biologic approved for treating psoriasis.

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Background: The efficacy and safety of dupilumab in atopic dermatitis (AD) have been defined in clinical trials but limited real-world evidence on long-term treatment outcomes is currently available to inform clinical decisions.

Objectives: To describe the long-term effectiveness and safety of dupilumab up to 48 months in patients with moderate-to-severe AD.

Methods: A multicentre, retrospective, dynamic cohort study was conducted to assess long-term effectiveness and safety of dupilumab in patients with moderate-to-severe AD in a real-world setting.

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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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Background: Genital involvement in atopic dermatitis(AD) can have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. However, inspection of genital areas is not usually conducted during routine examination and patients may be reluctant to inform the clinician or show this area.

Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of tralokinumab in AD patients with genital involvement.

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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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  • - Several Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), like abrocitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib, are now approved for treating severe atopic dermatitis (AD), but there are concerns about their long-term safety and real-world application.
  • - A group of twelve Italian dermatologists conducted a Delphi consensus to review the current knowledge and establish clinical recommendations for the use of JAKi based on their efficacy and safety.
  • - The consensus reached agreement on key areas including the role of JAKi in therapy, their effectiveness across different patient types, and management strategies, highlighting the importance of tailored follow-up for optimal patient outcomes.
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Introduction: Immunomodulating therapies harness the power of the immune system to combat disease. In advanced melanoma, immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly improved survival outcomes by activating the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. In psoriasis, interleukin inhibitors effectively suppress inflammation and improve disease symptoms.

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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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Introduction: The development of several effective biological drugs for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis has dramatically changed the lives of patients. Despite the wide use of interleukin (IL) inhibitors, limited data are available to date regarding long-term treatment persistence.

Method: This multicenter retrospective real-world study evaluated 5932 treatment courses across 5300 patients, all treated with interleukin inhibitors.

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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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Introduction: Patients with psoriasis who have failed multiple biologic drugs have been defined as "multi-failure," although there are no clear data on the characteristics, comorbidities, and best treatment strategies for this population. Nowadays, given the next generation and the number of biologics available, patients are considered multi-failure when ≥4 biologics fail to achieve a good response.

Methods: Demographic characteristics and efficacy of anti-interleukin drugs in multi-failure patients were compared to a cohort of general psoriatic patients treated with IL-23 or IL-17 inhibitors.

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  • The SUPREME 2.0 study looked at how well the medicine secukinumab works for people with severe skin condition psoriasis over a long time (42 months).
  • Out of 415 patients from a previous study, 297 continued taking secukinumab, and most of them were doing great with their treatment.
  • The study found that the patients’ skin improved a lot, and the medicine was safe, matching what we already knew about it.
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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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Purpose: Ixekizumab is a high-affinity monoclonal antibody that selectively targets interleukin (IL)-17A approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The objective of this study was to describe the real-world long-term effectiveness of ixekizumab in patients with plaque psoriasis in Italy.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in patients affected by moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who were continuously treated with ixekizumab for at least 12 months.

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Summary: Psoriasis is often associated with abdominal obesity and type-2 diabetes (T2D). The inflammatory process in psoriasis can target adipose tissue depots, especially those surrounding the heart and coronary arteries, exposing to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. A 50-year-old female patient referred to us for abdominal obesity and T2D, which were not controlled with lifestyle modifications.

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Introduction: Brodalumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the subunit A of the interleukin-17A receptor (IL17RA), inhibiting the signaling of various isoforms of the IL-17 family. It has been approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis after being evaluated in three Phase-3 trials. However, long-term data on brodalumab in a real-life setting are still limited.

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