Clinical effectiveness of IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors on difficult-to-treat psoriasis areas (scalp, genital, and palmoplantar sites): a retrospective, observational, single-center, real-life study.

Introduction: Psoriasis affecting the genital, palmoplantar, and scalp regions is recognized as difficult-to-treat, and data on the efficacy of biologics in these areas remains limited.

Research Design And Methods: This single-center study evaluated the effectiveness of anti-IL-17 and anti-IL-23 agents on scalp, genital, and palmoplantar psoriasis. We retrospectively analyzed data from all patients with psoriasis being treated with IL inhibitors at our clinic.