A Clear Horizon in Plaque Psoriasis: An Update on Investigational Oral Therapies
ReachMD CME
Valid until: 26-11-2026
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Among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, oral formulations of therapies is often a preferred route of administration, particularly among those with a fear of needles, which can negatively impact patent compliance. However, the currently available oral small-molecule therapies apremilast and deucravacitinib have demonstrated lower levels of skin clearance relative to biologics for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Investigation into novel oral small-molecule therapies is ongoing, such as next-generation TYK2 inhibitors and the first-in-class investigational targeted oral peptide icotrokinra, which selectively targets IL-23 receptor signaling. These therapies have demonstrated dramatically improved clinical responses versus comparators and may significantly impact the current treatment paradigm for plaque psoriasis.
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