The Safety of Systemic Treatments That Can Be Used for Geriatric Psoriasis Patients: A Review

Background. Patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis are often treated with systemic immunosuppressant agents that decrease immune system function. For the elderly, these medications are often problematic due to their already immunosuppressed state and comorbidities. However, there are few studies...

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Main Authors: Jillian W. Wong, John Y. M. Koo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Dermatology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/367475