Plaque Psoriasis Formation and Body Hair (Re)Growth: A Common Pathway Activation?

Authors

  • Linda Lazzeri Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine - Section of Dermatology, University of
  • Antonietta D’Errico Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine - Section of Dermatology, University of
  • Francesca Prignano Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine - Section of Dermatology, University of

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/TCOJ-2-107

Keywords:

ustekinumab, disease, Plaque Psoriasis Formation, Body Hair, Re-Growth

Abstract

We report the case of a 39-year-old woman suffering from severe psoriasis over a long-term. In the past the patient had been treated with cyclosporin, methotrexate, adalimumab and with poor results and had reached a good control of the disease only upon treatment using ustekinumab.

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Published

2017-03-08

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Linda Lazzeri, Antonietta D’Errico, & Francesca Prignano. (2017). Plaque Psoriasis Formation and Body Hair (Re)Growth: A Common Pathway Activation?. Trichology and Cosmetology , 2(1), 11–12. https://doi.org/10.17140/TCOJ-2-107

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017): Volume 2 Issue 1 2017

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