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ABSTRACT: Introduction and importance
Erythrodermic psoriasis (EP) is a very severe subtype of psoriasis, with a challenge poses in its treatment, as currently available therapies often provide unsatisfactory results, for those many biologics have been used in the treatment of EP such as Golimumab which has been extensively studied for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, and chronic plaque psoriasis. However, no clinical trials have been performed for EP. Case presentation
We report two cases of a 23-year old female, and a 31-year male who presented with severe psoriasis that previously un respond to ultraviolet B phototherapy, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and topical agents. Skin lesions worsened progressively and developed into erythroderma. Therefore, we administered golimumab 50 mg, which lead to the improvement of the skin lesions according to the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score after the first administration; lesions improved further throughout the treatment course. Conclusion
Golimumab may be an alternative treatment for Erythrodermic psoriasis patients unrespond to other treatments even it did not have the FDA approval, so this is an off label indication and treatment. Highlights • Erythrodermic psoriasis is a very severe subtype of psoriasis, with a challenge poses in its treatment.• Golimumab is tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.• Golimumab is FDA approved treatment for psoriatic arthritis, and chronic plaque psoriasis. However, no clinical trials have been performed for the treatment of erythrodermic psoriasis.
SUBMITTER: Kudsi M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9207129 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature