STL Volume 13 Number 4

Update on Triphendiol (formerly NV-196), Cyclic pentapeptide vascular-targeting agent ADH-1, Certolizumab pegol Cimzia® and drug news from around the world.

Early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is essential for preventing disease progression and joint destruction. We will review the presentation and temporal relationship of psoriasis and PsA, the diagnosis, classification, and management and the role of the dermatologist.

The choice of treatment for psoriasis in children, as in adults, is determined by disease acuity, morphology, distribution, and severity. Part II of this 2-part series features an overview of systemic and light therapies including their varying degrees of effectiveness, potential side-effects and applications in clinical practice.