Commentary: psoriasis patients with a history of malignancy represent an important but overlooked study population

Dermatol Online J. 2011 Feb 15;17(2):10.

Abstract

The treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis often requires the administration of systemic agents. However, information is limited on the safety of systemic agents in patients with pre-existing cancers. We attempt to summarize the small body of data and urge organized study of this patient population.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Safety