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Study Finds Increased Risk of Cancer in Psoriasis Patients

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The researchers saw no increased risk of cancer overall in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Although the authors did not find an association between biologic agents and an increased risk of cancer, they concluded by suggesting clinicians treating psoriasis patients be aware of the increased risk for cancer in the patient population and the possibility that immunogenic treatment may be associated with exacerbations, especially in lymphomas.

Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.

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References

  1. Pouplard C, Brenaut E, Horreau C, et al. Risk of cancer in psoriasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2013 Aug;27 Suppl 3:36–46.
  2. Vaengebjerg S, Skov L, Egeberg A, et al. Prevalence, incidence and risk of cancer in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2020 Feb 19;156(4):421–429. Online ahead of print.

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