The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has released guidelines for the treatment of psoriasis using biotherapies. The guidelines include evidence-based recommendations for biological agents in children and adults with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis . The guidelines have been summarized below. The drugs prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis include Criteria for starting the therapy Tips while prescribing the therapy The benefits, contraindications, and potential side effects of the therapies should be known.
Provide patients with evidence-based information about the benefits and risks before starting the treatment. Assessment of therapy Choice of therapy Before selecting any drug, the severity of psoriasis shall be taken into account. In the case of psoriatic arthritis, consultation with a treating rheumatologist is necessary to know the disease phenotype. Screening of…
